Which Metal should you choose for your Ring

Finding the right metal for your engagement ring is extremely important, sometimes even more so than the actual gemstone. This guide will help you decide which metal is perfect for you.

1.    Determine your fiance’s style

• If they are drawn to cooler hues and silver jewelry, you should stick to platinum or white gold.
• For people who prefer warmer tones, yellow gold or rose gold are good options.
• You can also mix metals like white and yellow gold.

2.   Understanding the different types of metal

Platinum

Naturally white metal with a cool luster, platinum shows diamonds really well. If you’re looking at diamond ring designs, consider a platinum band.

Compared to gold, platinum is 5x rare and pure. It is also great for people with sensitive skin as it is hypoallergenic.

Gold

Gold is the most common choice of metal for a ring because it is versatile. 18k gold is the best for rings for durability and stability. Gold is usually preferred because it does not tarnish easily, can be resized easily and is very easy to work with.

Gold usually comes in these colors:

• Yellow gold

Pure gold is naturally yellow and this color suits warm skin tones and stands out on darker skin tones. Yellow gold is also hypoallergenic so it is great for people with sensitive skin.

• White gold

When yellow gold is mixed with copper, zinc, and nickel, it turns into what we call white gold. White gold is far more durable because of the alloys but it is priced at the same amount as yellow gold. White gold is preferred over yellow because of its contemporary look.

• Rose gold

This is also known as pink or red gold. Pure gold and copper make rose gold. It has a vintage and feminine appeal. Rose gold is less expensive out of all three gold colors. Rose gold looks good on all skin types.

• Green gold

Yellow gold with pure silver is combined to create green gold. It is not as popular as the other colors but if your fiance likes unconventional things, they will love green gold. Green gold also looks great with other golds and is perfect for multi-toned bands.

Palladium

Palladium belongs to the platinum group of metals and is extremely pure. It is less dense than platinum and thus less expensive. It is great for diamonds and colorful gemstones.

3.    The perfect setting for your ring: Factors you should consider

Choose your metal, pick a style and complete the look with a gemstone. If you’re still unsure look at solitaire rings because they never go out of style.

• Weigh the pros and cons of each type of metal
• Your partner’s lifestyle
• Allergy to certain metals
• Durability vs aesthetics
• Budget
• Their skin tone