How to care for white gold jewellery: rhodium plating, cleaning and professional service
A clear, trustworthy guide to white gold care — what rhodium plating is, why it wears, how to clean safely at home, when to consider professional re‑plating, and how to store your pieces to preserve their beauty and value.
Why white gold needs care: A practical aftercare guide from Ralph Jacobs
White gold is beautiful and enduring, but it does need considered aftercare. Here’s why maintenance matters, how to look after your pieces at home, when rhodium re‑plating is sensible, and the professional services Ralph Jacobs offers to keep your jewellery pristine.
Lab-grown vs Natural Diamonds: What the Colour Grades Really Mean (South African guide)
A clear South African guide to diamond colour. Learn how lab-grown and natural diamonds are graded for colour, what treatments and fluorescence mean, and how to buy with confidence.
Why is my white gold ring losing its colour? What to know, how to fix it, and smarter buying choices
Seeing a warm yellow tint on a once-bright white gold ring is normal. Here’s why it happens, how rhodium plating works, how long it lasts, what care actually helps, and when to consider replating or choosing platinum—explained with South African context.