A dark gemstone when set in white gold would appear even darker. This is because of the stark contrast between the white gold color and the dark gemstone color. A dark blue sapphire or a deep violet iolite gemstone can best explain this issue. Fortunately, there are certain gems that look great in yellow or white gold claddagh rings. Some examples are emerald, peridot, citrine, ruby, red garnet, rubelite, pink tourmaline, blue topaz and even black onyx. So before you choose the gemstone for your white gold claddagh ring, try to discuss various options with your jeweler.
People often believe that white gold is softer and more delicate as compared to yellow gold. If you compare gold of the same karatage (eg.14k), the hardness of 14k white gold and 14k yellow gold would not differ. The color white has probably been associated with something that is pure, gentle and soft. This probably is the reason behind the behind the belief that white gold is not hard. A white gold claddagh ring would look great for ladies and men. The men's white gold claddagh ring will need to have larger dimensions and heavier metal weight as compared to the yellow gold claddagh ring. The RG152 image shows a white gold claddagh ring with a peridot gemstone.
If you wish to make a comparison between white gold and sterling silver, you should know that 14k white gold is harder than sterling silver. Further, a silver claddagh ring will tarnish after a while but a white gold claddagh ring will not. Talking about pricing, a sterling silver claddagh ring would obviously be much cheaper as compared to a white gold claddagh ring.
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