[Jewelry making - Article 00672] - Re: [Orchid] White gold without rhodium plating

[Noel]

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>     Depending on the price point of the intended item, it seems to me
>     there are 3 other white metals/alloys available that don't need
>     rhodium plating, Argentium silver, Platinum silver & Platinum. 

    I've been reading the stuff about white gold with increased interest
    lately. I have a project in mind that seems to demand a higher-end
    solution than silver, and that should be "white". I work with some
    yellow gold, but never yet white gold or platinum. I want nothing to
    do with rhodium plating! I would be fabricating, not casting, so I'm
    leery of working with white gold. Very timely discussion! 

    Anyway, the question that the above comment brings up is, does
    anyone have experience with how the new silvers are accepted by the
    customer? Do people see A-950 as higher-value than regular sterling?
    If so, how does the perceived value compare to the cost? In other
    words, is it more or less profitable than traditional sterling? Than
    gold? Same question for platinum silver? My guess is, having
    platinum in it will raise the perceived value...  

    So, for someone first starting to work with "the other white
    metals", which of the choices makes most sense? Any input will be
    much appreciated! 

--Noel

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