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I have nothing against silver, i like silver but i prefer yellow gold. However i have never really understood the point of white gold.

Do you think yellow gold is a metal of the past and white metals are more modern?

Traditionally wedding rings and signet rings are made of 18ct Gold (Yellow) however nowadays many people seem to prefer other metals. Please comment and give your opinion.
 
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My wife and I tend to prefer white gold/silvertone metals. I know that it has been a very long time since I have owned a piece of yellow gold jewelry. I honestly just don't care for the color, my father only wears yellow gold, and maybe I view it as an older persons item(I just don't know). I typically wear a stainless watch and my class ring is white gold and my wedding band is Tungsten. All of my wive's items are white gold or silver, and that is what she prefers. I know that she doesn't care for the color of yellow gold either, but I can't specifically say why.
 
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The Dandy said:
I have nothing against silver, i like silver but i prefer yellow gold. However i have never really understood the point of white gold.

Do you think yellow gold is a metal of the past and white metals are more modern?

Traditionally wedding rings and signet rings are made of 18ct Gold (Yellow) however nowadays many people seem to prefer other metals. Please comment and give your opinion.
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I prefer yellow gold, but I think that the reason that some people shy away from it is that silver/white gold/platnum etc are more neutral. By taking color out of it, I think it can (in many people's eyes anyway) go with more things. I don't know that I agree with that idea, but I have a feeling that MIGHT be the reason.
 
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I don't know why, but when my wife and I picked out our wedding rings, we both wanted white gold. I guess it looks more clean? I guess I like that silverish color over the yellowish.
 
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This is coming from someone who wears a gold watch (only time I have purchased gold for myself), because of my lighter skin tone I prefer silver. If ever I plan on wearing a ring or a chain, it would be silver rather than gold.

I do not see the point of the white gold. Maybe people wear it because they want gold but do not want to seem like showing off, although it is more to do with the snob factor (a friend's girlfriend wanted a white gold ring because it was the fashion at the time). Others may want to be different and think yellow gold is boring/unoriginal.
 
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While my watch was crafted from a single block of stainless steel (or so the advertisements claimed), my wedding ring and college class rings (worn each Fall, during football season) are both crafted of yellow gold and my preference for belt hardware is solid brass. I guess that means I may not be "most men and women! ;)
 
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I like gold cufflinks, but also wear silver, but I'm not into metal strapped watches, rings or chains of any type. I wear plain classic style watches with gold edges to the face and black lether straps, so the gold v silver thing is not really a problem for me.

I'd avoid gold for large items perhaps, i.e go for a silver (all metal) watch, as gold can seem tacky (on some people!).
 
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"Obvious" gold just seems somehow tacky to me - I prefer what I like to call "stealth luxury", ie. luxuries I can enjoy myself but which I don't broadcast to others.

The only jewelry I wear is my wedding band, and it's platinum. It's fairly big, and it would be too flashy if it were yellow gold.

I don't regard my watch (stainless Rolex Sea-Dweller with stainless oyster bracelet) as jewelry; it's a tool.

DH
 
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Personally speaking, my daily watch is SS, so it just looks better for me to wear silver/ white gold/ platinum cufflinks. Not that I don't have/wear gold links w/ my gold watch.

gold feels more "classical" to me, and silver/w. gold/plat. just seems "cleaner"
 
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Not sure why, but I certainly fall into the category of younger individuals who prefer silver/platinum/etc. over yellow gold. The only yellow gold items I own were inherited. As noted above, I think yellow gold is associated with an older generation, at least by people my age.
 
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Although I don't wear much metal, the only item that I have that isn't yellow gold is my college ring; and since it has been packed away in a box for about 25 years now it probably doesn't count. My watch, my cufflinks, and my wedding band (when I was married) are all yellow gold.

Actually I don't really have a preference here but being somewhat frugal and liking to keep things simple I just picked one color out of the hat and went with it.

Cruiser
 
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For me the issue is I just don't look good wearing gold! My skin tone, my mojo? - don't know - I've seen some pictures and it looks bad. I tried wearing a gold submariner that was given to me as a gift and just couldn't pull it off. The store was kind of surprised when I traded it for SS. Some guys and gals look great in gold - some don't. I think the white gold issue is as much a perception of investment value than anything. Gold is still the king when you get to down to brass tacks! So if the color doesn't work for you, the investment/ value can still be had by going with white gold as opposed to stainless or platinum.
 
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I like all kinds of precious metals-yellow gold, white gold, silver,.... but right now I can't really spend a lot of money on jewelry.
 
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I too am one that prefers the look of silver or white gold on myself vs. yellow gold. On me, I think it just looks more classy. Less gaudy. Might have something to do with my Air Force background as well, with blue and silver vs. gold and other colors.

My wedding ring, treasured class ring, and daily wearer watch are all silver-type finishes. My fancy watch is two-tone with rose gold. (which I prefer over yellow gold) Only my family heirloom wristwatch for the most special of occasions is all-gold finish.
 
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