Hi fellow diamond lovers 
My grandma recently gave me a 14 k y/g ring with rubies set in it. I'd like to have it replated in white gold (preferably with a palladium alloy base) and rhodium dipped if necessary. This is a ring that I'd like to wear on a regular basis (and to be honest, I'm not 'easy' on my rings) and I'm looking to see what I should ask for from my local jeweler in regards to getting the best, longest lasting result possible. I've read the Alloy article posted on the FAQ link (very helpful!) and have also perused some of the links re platinum versus w/g. I am really not wanting to change the setting, just want it to be white gold with a nice crisp shiny white appearance that will be long lasting, so platinum is out.
So...what sort of q's should I ask my local jeweler re his plating techniques/dipping etc? He's a local jeweler who does lots of custom work, and has a great reputation and is always doing nice freebies for me (free ring cleaner, etc).
When replating y/g to w/g, is it necessary to replate the ring and setting (stones out I imagine) with the white gold/palladium and then have it rhodium dipped to get that nice shiny look?
Is my jeweler likely to access the w/g palladium alloy combo in Canada or is this sort of unheard of in smaller cities? If so, is there a reputable online vendor who does this to rings that some one might recommend for me???
Sorry I have so many questions! I'm not sure where to start and don't want to go in there with the ring and in the end not get what I want/and or look stupid heehee
Michelle
My grandma recently gave me a 14 k y/g ring with rubies set in it. I'd like to have it replated in white gold (preferably with a palladium alloy base) and rhodium dipped if necessary. This is a ring that I'd like to wear on a regular basis (and to be honest, I'm not 'easy' on my rings) and I'm looking to see what I should ask for from my local jeweler in regards to getting the best, longest lasting result possible. I've read the Alloy article posted on the FAQ link (very helpful!) and have also perused some of the links re platinum versus w/g. I am really not wanting to change the setting, just want it to be white gold with a nice crisp shiny white appearance that will be long lasting, so platinum is out.
So...what sort of q's should I ask my local jeweler re his plating techniques/dipping etc? He's a local jeweler who does lots of custom work, and has a great reputation and is always doing nice freebies for me (free ring cleaner, etc).
When replating y/g to w/g, is it necessary to replate the ring and setting (stones out I imagine) with the white gold/palladium and then have it rhodium dipped to get that nice shiny look?
Is my jeweler likely to access the w/g palladium alloy combo in Canada or is this sort of unheard of in smaller cities? If so, is there a reputable online vendor who does this to rings that some one might recommend for me???
Sorry I have so many questions! I'm not sure where to start and don't want to go in there with the ring and in the end not get what I want/and or look stupid heehee

Michelle