Can you get white Welsh gold?

About our White Gold Pendants and Necklaces Adding to the beauty and mystique of Clogau’s white gold pendants is the fact that each piece contains rare Welsh gold from the Clogau St. David’s Gold Mine in Snowdonia. Although scarce, Clogau are proud to include Welsh gold in every item we produce.

What is Welsh white gold?

Welsh gold is gold that occurs naturally in two distinct areas of Wales and highly prized because of its origin and scarcity. One area it is found in is north Wales in a band stretching from Barmouth, past Dolgellau and up towards Snowdonia.

Is white gold a good choice for an engagement ring?

White gold is the most popular metal for wedding and engagement rings because white gold is simply gorgeous and provides a timeless look for any style setting. The white color will always amplify the look of your diamond engagement ring, and both men and women love how the neutral color matches everything.

How do you identify Welsh gold?

Welsh gold can be identified by trace-element isotope analysis, but this is not practical in buying an individual item. The customer is dependent upon the integrity of the reailer and his entire supply line. We are reminded of the Englishman who was selling rabbit pies.

What is so special about Welsh gold?

Welsh gold is often regarded as having a deeper, rosier colour than other gold. This is due to traces of copper in the mine ore—if separated from the copper traces, however, the pure gold would be the same gleaming yellow as gold from any other source.

Does Welsh gold look different?

Does Welsh gold look different to other gold? No, it doesn’t. There is a myth that it is naturally rose coloured and some manufacturers artificially induce that colour by introducing copper into the mixture.

What does Clogau mean in Welsh?

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Why white gold has no resale value?

White gold has a lower resale value than yellow gold. The reason white gold is worth less than yellow gold is because alloy cost less but it also means the purity (karat) of your gold jewellery is diluted. Another big no-no is to invest in white gold. Buy it if you like it and can afford it, but not to invest in it.

Is white gold or platinum better?

Is Platinum Better than Gold? No, platinum is not better than gold, as platinum looks nearly identical to white gold but costs significantly more. Both 14K and 18K white gold are durable enough for everyday wear, so platinum jewelry isn’t necessary. Platinum also scratches more easily and requires more maintenance.

What is the hallmark for Welsh gold?

The Wales Charm is fashioned in lustrous 9ct rose gold and features laser hallmarking. The ‘CG’ is Clogau’s unique sponsor mark, ‘375’ signifies the item is 9ct gold, the castle is the Edinburgh Assay Office mark and the Welsh Dragon indicates the content of rare Welsh gold.

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Why is Welsh gold so rare?

When mining took place at the Clogau St. David’s Gold Mine in the late 1990s it used to cost over £1000 an ounce to extract. With no gold mining taking place in Wales today, Welsh gold supplies may eventually run out, making it possibly the rarest gold in the world.

What are the best wedding bands for men?

1. Gold. Many of the best men’s wedding bands are made out of yellow gold, rose gold, or white gold. In fact, gold is the reigning champion of men’s wedding band metals. All gold is mixed with other metal alloys for additional strength since pure gold is extremely soft and unsuitable for daily wear.

What is a Welsh gold band?

Welsh gold is gold that occurs naturally in two distinct areas of Wales and highly prized because of its origin and scarcity. One area it is found in is North Wales in a band stretching from Barmouth , past Dolgellau and up towards Snowdonia .

What is Welsh wedding?

Welsh wedding traditions. During the actual day of the wedding, the Welsh tradition usually includes the throwing of confetti as the couple left the church. In turn, this tradition dates from much further back, when guests would throw grain at the couple, which the superstition said would lead to a fertile marriage.