Yes, all Ziamond white gold jewelry has a rhodium finish applied. This provides a lustrous Platinum like color and finish that deters scratches and emulates the color of luxurious Platinum. White gold in and of itself is not very white, it is actually yellow gold mixed with alloys to give a whiter look like Platinum, but it is still a not yellowish in tone, that is an additional reason for a rhodium finish. All fine diamond jewelry in white gold will have a rhodium finish.

Rhodium, a member of the platinum family, provides a hard, protective coating to white gold which brightens the color. While not used universally, it is an accepted practice in fine jewelry. This picture demonstrates the visual impact of Rhodium. The bottom ring is white gold without Rhodium, the top ring is white gold with a Rhodium coat. Some people find that the Rhodium plating degrades over time in daily wear, gradually revealing the color underneath.

The 25 percent alloy required to make the gold white is composed of expensive white metals like Platinum and Rhodium the cost of the alloy makes the process of making the 18k white gold more expensive and this in turn make the jewelry expensive.

k gold is harder than the 22k gold, softness in the metal is required to make the very fine designs and filigree.

Sorry, we do not produce a print catalog. Due to the constant updating of our line and our website, printed catalogs become obsolete very quickly. Ziamond has over 1500 items displayed on our website.

Gold-filled describes when a layer of gold is mechanically bonded with heat and pressure to one or more surfaces of the supporting base metal,such as brass, then rolled or drawn to a given thickness. In the jewelry industry the quantity of gold must be at least 1/20th by weight of the total product. Gold Filled items will remain gold for a lifetime if cared for properly. Unless you are using harsh chemicals abrasives, lotions or perfumes, the gold layer will stay gold for years to come!

No, but our gold comes from the Columbian "Corporaci?n Oro Verde". Oro Verde ("Green Gold") is, like us, committed to bring the benefits of globalization to the mining areas while avoiding ecological and social destrucion.

Stainless Steel lasts longest, followed by Rhodium and then Gold. Gold tends to tarnish after time. Also, Gold is used to tonify (+), while Stainless Steel is neutral.

The primary sources for rhodium are in Russia, South Africa, and Canada. The industrial extraction of rhodium is complicated by the fact that it occurs naturally with numerous other native ores. Mixed with other metals such as platinum, silver and nickel, the separation and refinement of rhodium ores are quite expensive. Only about 9-10 metric tons are produced annually worldwide. As of this writing, its trading range on the world spot metals market are quite volatile.

Pure gold is too soft for use in jewelry, so it is usually mixed with other metals or "alloyed" to make it harder. White gold is produced from the mixing of gold, copper, palladium, and zinc. Various shades of yellow gold can be created from the mixing of gold, silver, copper, and small amounts of zinc.

White gold is alloyed with nickel. White gold is substantially harder than yellow gold. We offer only 14K white gold. 18 K white has been a problem for us. Some people are allelic to nickel, but if you are you probably already know it. Because silver has been historically used for Celtic jewelry white gold is frequently chosen to give a historical look but with the durability of the much harder metal.

With the exception of nickel and silver, any object plated with less than .10 microns of rhodium will eventually discolor due to the corrosive oxides that are "rising" through the microscopic pores within the rhodium's surface. This type of surface tarnish will eventually appear "yellowish' bright to the observer and is commonly found on decorative items such as jewelry chains and bracelets. Constant contact with skin oils and chemicals help accelerate surface discoloring.

Rhodium is a member of the platinum metals group; the other members include platinum, palladium, ruthenium, iridium, and osmium.

Many different type of finishes are used to enhance the gold jewelry, like two-tone finish, white gold finish, enamel color, hand color, copper finish, antique finish, oxidized finish etc. all of these are used only on the surface, like paint or polish, underneath these finishes, it is all solid 22k gold metal. Why is the price of gold jewelry that includes stones more compared to the gold jewelry that does not include stones?.

Gold is tarnished by exposure to chlorine. Protect your investment by keeping your gold jewelry away from chlorinated cleaning products, swimming pools, and bleach, as well as hairspray, cosmetics, perfume, and cologne. Clean your gold jewelry with lukewarm water, mild detergent, or a solution of three parts water to one part ammonia. Brush gently with a toothbrush and rinse thoroughly. Do not leave items in this solution for an extended length of time, and do not put gemstones in this solution.

Yes. Every piece is solid 14kt plumb gold except for those noted as platinum or sterling silver & watch movements.

ALL of our gold jewelry is Solid 14 Karat Gold. We do not sell any gold-plated or 10 karat jewelry. In fact, the only reason we get this question is because our prices are so competitive. Not only is our jewelry solid gold, it is backed by a 2 year warranty unparalleled by anyone.

We generally accept ALL items sent to us and guarantee to have your check sent to you within 24 hours. For some examples of gold and jewelry we have received, please visit our What We Buy page.

There are several methods to clean gold filled jewelry. Now, I use an Ionic Cleaner but before I got that, I used the small jars of jewelry cleaner from the drug store. You can also use Dawn dishwashing liquid & an old toothbrush to scrub it, then rinse it well & pat it dry. Although 14kt Gold Filled jewelry will not tarnish, it will get dirty. The oils from your skin transfer to the metal and need to be washed off periodically.