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Is Sterling Silver better than White Gold Plated?

I'm looking to buy a reproduction of Galadriel's ring Nenya from Lord of the Rings. I've found two that seem nice and look almost exactly the same. The difference is that one is solid sterling silver and the other is white gold plated. The price difference is $10 with the sterling silver being $30 and the white gold plated $20. I'll probably be wearing it a lot so which one will hold up better and stay looking nice in the long run?

Update:

I think the metal under the white gold plating is brass, but it wasn't very clear.

Here are links to both rings:

http://www.amazon.com/White-Plated-Galadriel-Engag...

http://www.amazon.com/Sterling-Silver-Flower-Weddi...

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  • Anonymous
    9 years ago
    Favorite Answer

    definitely sterling silver. It will look better the more you wear it.

    White gold plated will be super shiny to start with and once the white gold has worn off, the base metal will be visible and it won't be too nice. You could get it re-plated, but that's more costly than the whole ring.

  • linke
    Lv 4
    4 years ago

    Nenya Ring Buy

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