Nearly all white gold jewelry is rhodium plated.  When gold comes out of the earth it is naturally yellow.  White metals are added to it to give the ring a “white” appearance but as the majority of the metal is yellow in nature, it will have a creamy, off white appearance.  A rhodium plating is applied to give the ring a bright white look – but the rhodium will wear off with wear.  Some people don’t enjoy the time & maintenance associated with having to replate the ring.  A simple solution is considering platinum, which is a metal that comes out of the earth in a white/grey colour.  Your Perrara associate can help explain the pros and cons of each and help you make the best decision.

the reality is that small diamonds mean there are small prongs holding the diamonds in.  The more diamonds that are on a ring, the more maintenance the ring will be.  It is not uncommon for a small diamond to come loose and fall out as an engagement ring is worn every day and subject to bumping, pressure and even possibly damage.  If she has a very active lifestyle (think a career that involves working with her hands or an active interest in playing sports) you may wish to consider styles that will complement her day-to-day life & that she can wear with confidence.