White gold turning yellow??

White gold is yellow gold with rhodium. Basically you just need it rhodium dipped. It's not discoloration. The rhodium is just rubbing off.

Should I not clean it as often, or is this normal (does it happen overtime)?

It's totally normal to see wear like that after like a year. Most people get them replated every 1-2 years. It's not very expensive. Like $40 tops if you have an intricate design.

@redhead...eh, I didn't even know there was such a thing! lol. The jeweler we go to though is quite helpful -- when my mom or aunts see him, they usually bring jewelry they want fixed and he does it for a small fee.

Totally normal and you just need it redipped

Yes u just need it dipped. I'll b getting mine dipped in about a week or 2, it's the first time since I got it in 2015. Also ask the jeweler about exactly how u should clean it as well as how often.

This is totally normal and doesn't have too much to do with how often you clean it, it has more to do with your body chemistry. I wear through rhodium like it's my job hence why I chose a rose gold ring.

I have to get mine redipped every 6 months when I get it checked. I think it's the soap I use at work (a hospital). I am considering just wearing my band to work to prevent it from happening so fast. Although my band is also white gold and hasn't turned yet, so that's weird.

That's normal

Completely normal. My first marriage I had a white gold ring and because I wear mine basically 24/7 it would need to redipped every 3-6 months, so this time I specifically request platinum to avoid that issue. We spent almost $250 having it redipped in 3 years and to me the cost of platinum was worth the money long term.

I wear my ring all the time (washing hands, sleeping etc. Only take it off when showering) and so far since last April had it dipped once. Im doing it again soon for wedding.

Like others have said, it's totally normal! I have a white-gold ring as well. My fiance got the life-care plan (or whatever the warranty is) so I actually can get mine re-dipped with no charge. I have twice so far and will get it re-dipped here soon in time for the wedding.

Does anyone know anything about rings with two metals being dipped? My ring is white gold on the top but has rose gold filagree underneath. Can the white be dipped without affecting the rose gold?

Wow I'm really glad I saw this because I noticed the same thing and was worried that I was being too rough on my ring or that something stained it. I've had mine for almost a year now. Whew!!

My dad appraises jewelry for a living. He suggests using rubbing alcohol and a toothbrush for cleanings. It won't wear off the rhodium and will keep your diamonds sparkling! Make sure the toothbrush is soft, so that you don't bend a prong.

You're cleaning your ring too much with a solution. It will eat the rhodium. You can still clean your ring, but just clean it with warm water and maybe a very small drop of dish soap.the old saying is Diamonds sleep in a bubble bath.

It happens to mine as well, my ring reacts to my skin (fortunately not the other way around, at least) and turns yellow. It happens pretty fast for me, it differs from person to person, my mother literally has never taken her white gold ring off in 40 years of marriage and has never had to have hers redipped, but I need mine done like all the time. Wish I had known about this before!

ETA reading comprehension

I am getting mine redipped in a few weeks so it matched my wedding band. You can really see the difference when you put them next to each other

My jeweler told me it also depends on the persons skin chemistry. I'll have mine re-dipped the month before the wedding.

@D&G114 -- good point! Mine also has rose gold (halo part) and the band is white gold.