White Gold Tanzanite Ring

In the mid 1990s white gold tanzanite ring began to fade in popularity due to the advent of white gold and the popularity of tanzanite. This was due to be fact that tanzanite looked great when mounted on white gold. It was during this time that white metals like platinum were becoming more and more popular. It was very popular especially with the younger generation who preferred this metal for their engagement rings and wedding bands. By late 1990s white metal was ruling as the most popular metal in the jewelry market.  While platinum was the first preference, white gold became the cheaper alternative.

Tanzanite ring became popular because of its trichroic property which means it gives off three different hues when seen from different directions. When you turn the ring around in your hand you get to see different wonderful colors. The three colors are blue, purple and light blue. With this quality the stone looks more elegant when set on white metal. On the other hand tanzanite tends to look dull when set on yellow gold either of 14 karat or 18 karat. This is especially true when you use tanzanite in a pendant.

When tanzanite is set on white gold it is highly accentuated and the beautiful colors are seen its best hues in such a background. Similarly, diamonds also give off its best in a background of whiteness; in fact in the whitish background diamond seems to come alive. Moreover any colored stone set on whitish background looks brilliant.

White gold tanzanite rings are available in different styles which includes engagement rings. Designs like split shanks and bezel mounts are also available which includes heavy bands as well. The price of such a ring generally depends on the quantity of gold that has been used in the metal and the quality of the gem. For example, a ring of 35 points of gemstone or two points of diamond will cost around $200. However once the stone reaches 1 karat the cost climbs to nearly at $1500 which will again depend on the diamond and the amount of gold used in the ring.

Tanzanite rings should be handled with care, especially the ones with larger stone at the center. This is due to the fact that tanzanite are cut a bit deep and set high up on the mounting which becomes prone to catching on clothes and bumping on objects and things. The fact is that in terms of strength and hardness the stone is softer as compared to emerald and therefore needs to be handled with care. The stone can shatter in the event of any hard blow.

Therefore when you are opting for a tanzanite ring you need to know that though the ring is elegant it is necessary that you take good care of it if you want to continue enjoying its beauty and elegance for long. However white gold tanzanite ring are a good choice and a good value for the money you spend on it.