When I was young, I thought "white gold" was just silver and they called it white gold to charge more. Later, I found that white gold is an alloy of gold and other metals that turn it white/silver.Â
@BooBear's article explains the differences of alloyed white gold and white gold that has been plated.
@QueenB: You can probably just get your ring(s) replated to restore their brilliance.I agree with the comments about jewelers telling customers if a white gold item is plated. If not specified, I'd have to assume that it's plated. 4951