White Gold Necklaces—Beautiful Choices with Diamonds or Colored Gems

White Gold Necklaces—Beautiful Choices With Diamonds Or Colored Gems

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May 06,2025

A white gold necklace has always been considered timeless and deserves a place in any fine jewelry collection. Its cool-toned sheen accents a diamond’s sparkle and enhances the shine of colored gemstones. Whether it be a simple chain, a sentimental pendant, or something more dramatic incorporating one or the other (or both!), their options and versatility make white gold popular for many reasons. One reason being how easy it is to dress them up for special occasions or wear them casually on an everyday basis. 

It is a durable and fashionable metal; its quality reflections only enhance the sparkle of diamonds and colored gemstones; it adds an enhanced appearance of shine to the stone. Additionally, the rhodium-plated finish provides great silkiness to the design and shields it from normal wear. In this blog, we will explore the styles of white gold necklaces, including staple white gold chains and diamond pendants, to find that special piece that fits your personal taste.

Why White Gold Provides a Striking Foundation for Diamonds and Gemstones 

White gold is considered a modern and durable metal, making it a compatible foundation for diamonds and colored gemstones. Widely known for its silvery-white appearance and affordability, white gold is created from a mixture of alloys. This alloy mixture typically consists of pure gold and white metals such as palladium, silver, or nickel and is plated with rhodium to help strengthen the luster and provide longevity in white gold jewelry pieces. 

With a clean and sophisticated appearance, white gold is an elegant metal used in fine jewelry and can be a contemporary option to yellow or rose gold. The cool and white tone of the white gold adds brilliance not only to the white diamonds but also provides a little extra pop of color to gemstones, such as sapphires, rubies, and emeralds. White gold is designed to be beautiful and durable, which enhances the brilliance of the gemstone, making white gold a perfect metal for a pendant necklace to make a lasting impression.

White Gold Diamond Pendants 

A white gold diamond pendant embodies elegance, combining brilliance with versatility. Whether designed as a delicate floral motif, a symbolic initial, or a timeless diamond solitaire pendant, white gold adds a touch of beauty and sophistication to any wearer. Below are stunning examples exemplifying the beauty of white gold and diamonds paired together:

  • Leo Pizzo 18K White Gold Diamond Flower Pendant Necklace: A floral-inspired charm with a total of 91 diamonds, comprising 91 round diamonds with a total weight of 2.08 carats in G-H color and VVS2-VS1 clarity. Set on a staple white gold chain, this showpiece of jewelry exudes elegance.

Each of these white gold diamond pendant necklaces include quality craftsmanship and luxurious materials, and can be enjoyed for special occasions or everyday wear. If you are looking for a bold floral statement, personalized piece or classic solitaire, these pieces of jewelry will not disappoint you!

Selecting Between Diamonds or Colored Gemstones 

When it comes to selecting white gold necklaces, your choice of diamonds or colored gemstones is determined by your own unique style and the impression you want to make. Diamonds epitomize timeless elegance and have unsurpassed beauty and versatility. Their neutral sparkling habits go with anything that you wear, making them the perfect everyday or special occasion piece. On the other hand, if you love color, gemstones set in white gold create a stunning contrast that shows off the natural beauty of the gemstones.

  • Sapphires: Rich blue tones represent sophistication and luxury. A fun fact about sapphires is that they can be found in nearly every shade except for red! While blue sapphires are the most well-known, sapphires can also be found in pink, yellow, green, purple, and white tones.

Elegant and nature-inspired, this 18K White Gold Sapphire and Diamond Butterfly Necklace features four sapphires (0.91 CTW) in a magnificent shade of blue, representing grace and evolution. Accented with 16 round-cut diamonds (0.09 CTW, G-H color, VS1-SI1 clarity), this delicate yet eye-catching design shines with exquisite beauty. 

  • Rubies: A vibrant red gemstone symbolizing strength and passion, which forms from the same mineral as sapphires, corundum, but only red corundum earns the title of ruby. 18K White Gold Ruby and Diamond Station Flower Necklace
  • Emeralds: Varying in shades of rich green, emeralds boast a regal yet captivating appeal when set in white gold. Unlike many other gems, emeralds typically contain natural inclusions, making each emerald unique!

This sophisticated 18K White Gold Emerald and Diamond Necklace has a 0.50-carat emerald in the middle that showcases an exquisite green color representing vitality. Also, the emerald is surrounded by 12 round diamonds (0.18 CTW, G-H color, VS1-SI1 clarity) for additional sparkle and brilliance. The deep tone of the emerald contrasts with the sparkle of the diamonds, making this necklace a timeless representation of luxury and elegance for any occasion.

Shop White Gold Diamond and Gemstone Necklace at Roman Jewelers 

Whether you love sparkling diamonds or colorful gemstones, a white gold chain is equal parts elegance and fashion, making it a lovely staple piece in any jewelry collection. Diamonds remain classic and versatile, providing a sparkle admired by all. Sapphires, rubies, or emeralds add a colorful flair that makes a piece your own by celebrating birthdays and memorable milestones. If you favor diamonds or colored gemstones, both are enhanced by white gold, and the result will always be a glamorous, elegant style. Shop the beautiful collection of Pendants & Necklaces at Roman Jewelers to find a piece that will speak to your personal style and make all of your life's moments shine!