Most Popular Metal Types for Engagement Rings
Most Popular Metal Types for Engagement Rings
An engagement ring symbolizes an eternal commitment to love and passion. It is likely to be one of the most sentimental and monetarily valuable pieces of jewelry you’ll own in your lifetime. To ensure your ring stands the test of time, choose a piece forged in a long-lasting and durable metal. Here are some of the most common and beautiful metals that engagement rings use.
Yellow Gold
While it is undoubtedly beloved for its warm hue, yellow gold is also a popular choice for engagement rings because it is the purest of gold metal types and is the most hypoallergenic option. It comprises 75% pure gold and 25% other white metals that give it strength and integrity, as pure gold is far too soft for jewelry. This metal looks particularly lovely on those with warm skin tones.
White Gold
White gold possesses a lovely silvery sheen, an excellent option for those with cooler skin tones that tend toward silver metals. It is wonderfully durable but must be re-dipped occasionally in rhodium plating. Its bright hue will fade in color and shine over time with the frequent wear that an engagement ring endures, necessitating a trip to the jeweler.
Rose Gold
Romantic and feminine, rose gold's beautiful, pinkish hue is achieved by adding copper and a hint of silver to pure gold. Those that want something that stands out from the crowd and is less traditional than gold or silver will likely flock to this enchanting metal option. While it pairs beautifully with traditional, clear diamonds, it also phenomenally complements warm-hued stones like yellow diamonds, rubies, and more.
Platinum
Platinum is one of the most expensive engagement ring metal options because of its purity and durability. Silvery in color, this metal never needs to be re-dipped and will withstand tarnishing far more than gold. Its durability will keep the diamonds and gems set into your ring securely in place, so you don’t need to worry as much about losing these valuable stones. Though it is more expensive up front, it may save you money over time as you won’t need to spend on the routine maintenance gold rings will need.
Discover Engagement Rings at Rumanoff’s Jewelry
It would be our joy at Rumanoff’s Jewelry to provide you with the engagement ring to begin your marriage journey. We’ve stocked our Hamden, Connecticut jewelry store with designer engagement rings forged in various metal types to cater to a broad audience. Contact us today for more information on our products and services, or stop by a showroom to browse our inventory in person.
