The beloved white gold remains as captivating now to buyers and collectors alike as it ever was. Highly desired for its classic allure and elegant lustre, white gold is the metal of choice for those looking to celebrate authenticity, joy and prosperity.

White gold is at the heart of famous jewellery pieces, including Kate Middleton’s engagement ring in 18-karat white gold, adorned with a 12-carat blue sapphire centre gem and 14 solitaire diamonds. The white metal is also a regular fixture in luxury jewellery auctions. 

In 2015, Christie’s Hong Kong sold an extraordinary necklace in 18-karat white gold embellished with 48 Pigeon’s Blood Burmese rubies weighing a total of 120 carats. Designed by Hong Kong-based jeweller Edmond Chin, the piece fetched HK$100.4 million (around US$13 million).

Gold in its purest form has an intense yellow colour. To achieve the coveted greyish-white hue, gold is mixed with alloys such as nickel or palladium. The resulting pristine white gold metal exudes calmness and subtle sophistication.

Diamonds appear incredibly more resplendent when mounted in white gold, but coloured gemstones also pair perfectly with the white metal. Gems in darker, more vivid hues such as blue sapphires, emeralds, rubies, black diamonds and tanzanites, among other stones, tend to appear even more stunning against a white gold mounting. 

White gold’s versatile appeal also works with gems with more exotic colours such as Paraiba tourmalines, pink topaz stones and iolites, to name a few.