Engagement Ring Metals
Guide to Engagement Ring Metals
The engagement ring that you select for your partner is a testament to the love you share and a recognition of their unique style. There are many types of rings made in various precious metals with beautiful features and accents. Our Rumanoff’s Jewelry team has put together a guide to the most popular precious metals that make for durable and lustrous engagement rings.
White Gold
The luminous sheen of white gold is one of the most popular precious metals for fine jewelry. The silver tone is admired for the way it increases the brilliance of diamonds and adapts well to many styles and colorful gemstones. White gold accentuates solitaires and halo settings alike. White gold will require routine maintenance to retain its polish as this metal will show scratches and will need rhodium dips to keep its white sparkle.
Yellow Gold
One of the oldest precious metals to be utilized for jewelry, yellow gold has old-school sophistication without ever really going out of style in the first place. The warm tone of this metal is radiant and contrasts wonderfully with the cool tones of brilliant diamonds. Romantic and timeless, yellow gold will make an incredible engagement ring. The metal will do wonders for three stone settings, solitaires, and more. Gold is a malleable metal mixed with other metals for better durability. These rings will require professional jewelry services to keep them looking pristine, but it will be well worth the investment.
Rose Gold
A blushing, pinkish glow from a rose gold engagement ring may be the exact romantic touch that your partner will absolutely love to wear. Gold mixed with a larger percentage of copper gives this metal its excellent color that looks incredible on most skin tones. The contrast between a brilliant white diamond and a band made of rose gold will look lovely together and make for a classic design with contemporary zeal.
Platinum
Luxurious and low-maintenance, platinum is an incredibly dense material and is one of the reasons why it is more expensive than other metals. Unlike white gold, platinum is naturally silver and hypoallergenic as it does not need to be mixed with any other alloys to be wearable. Engagement rings made in this metal are glamorous as well as perfect for those with sensitive skin. The density of this metal helps in strength and, as such, does not scratch or tarnish the way other metals may.
Mixed Metal
Modern brides will love the contrasting quality of a mixed metal engagement ring. These designs give a person the best of both worlds when choosing platinum and yellow gold or rose gold with white gold accents. Whichever combination you pick will be a one-of-a-kind look that will satisfy those with eclectic or contemporary aesthetics. This trend has been growing for years, and designers have explored how they can accent these rings with gemstones and diamonds.
