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jenheartsrob
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jewelry - white gold yellowing?
I've had my white gold e-ring since 10/05 and my wedding band since 10/06... tonight when I went to clean them I noticed that they are starting to yellow... it's not consistent - it's like a half circle where my pinky and middle finger must rub against them the most...
in any event, I didn't realize this would happen so quickly... what do I do?? Is getting them dipped in rhodium the answer? how much does this cost? how often do I have to do this? please advise! :)
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Posted 4/16/08 11:02 PM  |
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jax1023
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Re: jewelry - white gold yellowing?
It happens faster for some people than others, based on your body chemistry and how it reacts with the metal.
You can take it to a jewler and have them dipped. When I had a ring dipped it was about 50 bucks. And eventually you'll have to do it again. But on the plus side, your rings will look shiny and new again.
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| Posted 4/16/08 11:05 PM |
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mrsmck
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Re: jewelry - white gold yellowing?
I've noticed this also with my e-ring, and the jeweler said exactly the same thing re. body chemistry. He suggested getting it re-dipped every year. I haven't done it yet, so I don't know how much he'll charge.
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| Posted 4/17/08 12:16 AM |
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Re: jewelry - white gold yellowing?
I just get mine dipped, and they come out all nice and new looking.
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| Posted 4/17/08 6:25 AM |
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Kissy331
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Re: jewelry - white gold yellowing?
It is funny bc I noticed this last night on my Ering the most. I told DH this should not be happening (I have it since 4/04). I guess I will go this weekend & see if I can get them both dipped.
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| Posted 4/17/08 6:57 AM |
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mrsmck
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Re: jewelry - white gold yellowing?
Just picked up my E-ring and wedding band from the jeweler. Both were re-dipped and are soooo shiny!!!!! 
I was charged $50.
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| Posted 5/9/08 5:02 PM |
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ml110
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Re: jewelry - white gold yellowing?
yup... this happens to mine too. i've been married for almost 3 years, but i lost my original ring set, so this set i've had since last july.
i had my last set redipped once before i lost them.
i think it depends on what you do with them- if you take them off while cleaning ( i don't), or if you wash your hands a lot the soap can cause some problems ( i work at a school so i'm constantly washing my hands or using purell from the kids germs!).
the place i took my last set to charged $10 to do both rings!... don't think its usually that low, though.
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| Posted 5/9/08 5:10 PM |
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