In order to make gold white, it needs to be alloyed (mixed) with another metal. The alloy of choice here at Andronyk Studio is palladium; a high quality, strong, and non-reactive metal. Most other white gold is alloyed with nickel, which some have a reaction to, usually has to be plated to make it bright and shiny, and wears off over time. Palladium white gold is a beautiful and warm smoky grey, hard wearing, and because it never has to be plated, it will always retain it's color.