Finding the right metal for an engagement ring is just as important as the diamond or gemstone it has. Use our metal guide to help you choose the perfect gold engagement ring for the bride-to-be.

It’s time to buy an engagement ring, and there are so many factors to consider. Choosing a metal individually is a more complex decision than in the past. In the past, yellow and white were an easy choice, now you can consider various possibilities, including:
• What is the difference between Platinum and White Gold?
• What exactly is rose gold?
• How do new alternative metals, such as titanium and tungsten carbide, popular in men’s wedding bands, pair well with gold and platinum in engagement rings?
Step by step – starting with the type of metal – and you’ll end up with a ring that suits her style that she will cherish forever. Using this guide, you can learn about the different types of metals available for ring settings.

What is her style?
Start by determining your fiancée’s style, then find the right metal and color to complement that style. When choosing a metal as a background, the first thing to consider is the type of jewelry that future brides will typically wear:
• If she prefers cooler tones and silver jewelry, then platinum or white gold is the best choice.
• If she prefers warmer tones, yellow or rose gold is a good choice.
• Mixing metals such as white gold and gold is a wise choice, as this will allow her to complement any of the existing jewelry wardrobes.
• Even if you decide to choose a warmer metal such as gold, placing the diamond on a white metal head like white gold or white gold (holding the diamond in place) will accentuate the diamond’s luster and make it sparkle.

Platinum

Platinum is a natural white metal with a cool luster that beautifully reveals the brilliance and sparkle of diamonds. It is a popular choice for engagement rings and wedding bands and is considered the most prized of all jewelry metals.
Compared to gold, platinum is five times rarer and purer in jewelry than gold. Platinum is durable and a great choice if your fiancée leads an active lifestyle – its density provides a safe environment for diamonds or gemstones. Platinum is also naturally hypoallergenic, so it is a good choice for those with sensitive skin.
Its elegant luster doesn’t fade or discolor over time, eliminating the need for your platinum ring to be replated. Due to its strength, it is a popular choice for setting diamonds.

Gold

Gold is an extremely versatile metal and the most common choice for jewelry. The standard measure of gold is one carat, divided into 24 parts. Pure gold is 24 carats, which means that 24 out of 24 parts are gold.
Pure gold is too soft to be used in jewelry, so it is combined with other metal alloys to increase its strength. You’ll find 22K gold, but the most common are 18K (75% gold), 14K (58% gold), and 10K (about 42% gold). The rest is made of other metals such as silver, copper, nickel, and zinc for added strength and durability. The type and percentage of metal alloys used determine the color of gold. For example, 22K gold tends to be a rich, saturated gold, while 14K gold may appear a slightly pale yellow.
Gold jewelry usually comes in the following colors:

YELLOW GOLD

Classic and stylish gold gets a warm sheen from the red of copper and the green of silver. Gold once fell out of favor with platinum, but has recently regained popularity.

WHITE GOLD

Compared to gold, white gold is more modern, and its silvery-white character comes from the combination of gold with copper, zinc and nickel (or palladium). It is plated with a hard element called rhodium, a platinum group metal, which costs about four times as much as platinum, resists scratches and discoloration, and gives platinum a reflective appearance. However, over time, it can wear out and require a quick trip to a jeweler to re-plate.
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