White gold vs platinum

I am in the same boat as you. I did not know the difference between platinum and white gold when I got my engagement ring. They look the same to me, so I figured why not go for the cheaper option. Definitely regretting it now! I plan to get my setting changed to platinum as well. The extra cost to change the setting is definitely worth it to me when I think about having to constantly take the time to go in and get it re-dipped, plus the $100+ cost each time to do it. Changing out the setting will more than pay for itself in the end.

I just had my ring set redipped for the same reason and it cost me nothing bc I have the lifetime plan for my set. I also have in my that if a diamond get lost it will get replaced.I do not know much about platinum and how much it cost to change over to it. You will have to do your research on it to out if it worth getting platinum and how much it will cost to change over to it. Also see if you can get a plan for your white gold so that it will cost you little to nothing to get it redipped and they will replace your diamonds if the get lost/comes out.

I have a platinum engagement ring and wedding band. I wanted platinum because it doesn’t change colors over time, but I didn’t know much more about the difference between it and white gold until I read the article below. I hope it’s helpful for you. https://www.brides.com/platinum-vs-white-gold-5120026

See if you can get a lifetime plan (like someone mentioned above). I have one as well so it’s free to redip and to resize.

I do think platinum is the better choice, but getting your whole ring reset is going to be quite costly. It requires a new ring being made. I personally think it’s worth the long term investment but something to consider.

Do you wear your ring all the time?

Many people never remove their rings, which will contribute to wear and tear. A jeweler will tell you that you shouldn't wear your ring while bathing, swimming, exercising, doing yard work, preparing food, sleeping, etc and that you shouldn't be getting chemicals on it, like sunscreen, soap, moisturizer, etc. If you take really good care of your ring and remove it during all of these harsh activities and are careful to never let anything other than clean dry skin touch it, the coating will last a long time. If you wear your rings 24/7, as a lot of people do, they will wear much faster. If you find your ring is yellowing after just 6 months, its probably because its being subjected to a lot during daily wearing, and its likely that you will need to keep getting your ring re-plated unless you change your ring wearing habits.

Many jewelers will resize and re-plate rings for free that are purchased through them. My rings are rose gold and were purchased online but my husband's ring (which is white gold) was purchased locally for that reason. If you don't have the option to re-plate (or re-dip) your ring for free and it can add up over time if you have to do it often.

If you don't see yourself wearing your ring less or being more careful when you do wear it, then I would absolutely consider switching to platinum or palladium white gold if the yellowing bothers you. The rhodium electroplating on white gold rings is really thin, so it is natural for it to wear off and for the (yellower) white gold alloy to show through if the rings are not kept pristine.

Additionally, if you have not get picked out a wedding band, I would consider that as well. Wearing mixed metal rings (whether two different colors/alloys of gold or whether any variety of gold mixed with another metal, like platinum) together can contribute to wear and tear, since different metals have different properties and won't wear the same way. If you want to change your ring, it would probably be better to do it now.

Another alternative is just to make peace with the white gold showing through, especially if its just the underside of the band that people can't see, and possibly extending the amount of time you go between having your ring re-plated. But I would generally say that if you are noticing the yellow showing through after just 6 months, this is likely to be an ongoing issue and point of frustration for you. Having to get your white gold ring re-plated every 5-10 years is a much different situation than having to do it twice a year.