The neutral finish of 14kt white gold allows colored gemstones to display their true hue without the warm interference a yellow gold setting introduces, a design logic that has made it the preferred metal for color-forward pieces.
A Storied Heritage
Citrine had regional credibility in Scottish and Spanish jewelry traditions centuries before Art Deco and Retro designers made it a statement color stone. Large, boldly cut yellow and orange citrine suited both twentieth century movements perfectly.
Elemental Detail
If you're deciding between 14kt and 18kt white gold, the difference is practical: 14kt's higher alloy content makes it harder and more scratch-resistant, while 18kt's higher gold proportion may produce a slightly warmer tone and be somewhat less resistant to scratching.