The Best Metal For Your Engagement Ring Is 14kt Gold or Platinum

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If wifey hasn’t given you any hints, 14kt White Gold is the way to go. Read on for a breakdown of the most popular metal types for an Engagement Ring so you’re ready when it’s time to make yours.

The Most Popular Engagement Ring Metal: 14kt White Gold

14kt White Gold Classic Accented Engagement Ring

The most popular metal for Engagement Rings in the USA is 14kt White Gold. Here’s why:

Affordable. Looks just like 18kt White Gold but for a couple hundred dollars less.
Durable. 14kt Gold is tougher than 18kt Gold and Platinum, so if your Engagement Ring’s got smaller shared-prong side stones (under 1.50 mm) they’re less likely to fall out after a big hit.
White-colored metals don’t detract from the shine of a nice Diamond.

The only con 14kt White Gold has is it usually needs to be rhodium-plated every 5 years to keep its white shine. Nothing to worry about though, we Rhodium-plate all Engagement Rings made here for free ✅

The 2nd Most Popular Engagement Ring Metal: Platinum

While Platinum’s not as valuable per ounce as Gold, it weighs almost 80% more. It’s an excellent choice for your Engagement Ring, here’s why:

Shines forever. No color change on Platinum, which is naturally a “white” looking metal. Just a light buff every several years will keep your Ring looking brand new.
Sturdy. Platinum’s density gives it a substantial feeling when worn. Wifey will feel like you’re giving her ring finger a bear hug 24/7/365.
Just like White Gold, Platinum’s white shine won’t interfere with the brilliance of your Diamond.

The only con with Platinum is its softness. A bad hit can shake loose smaller accent diamonds on your Engagement Ring, so keep your accent diamonds 1.50 mm or larger if they’re shared-prong. If this sounds like gibberish, don’t worry. We won’t let you forget this when making your Ring ✅

Yellow and Rose Gold Are Best For Personal Taste or Colored Stones!

Yellow and Rose Gold are beautiful and very metals for your Engagement Ring. While “white” metals are the more classic look, if your special someone likes Yellow Gold or Rose Gold rest assured the Ring will still be beautiful. A couple notes about them:

Sometimes a Yellow or Rose Gold band can make a top-color Diamond look more colored. Why buy a “D” Color Diamond to sit it on a yellow ring? Something to consider, unless wifey really likes Yellow/Rose Gold.
Sapphires, Rubies, Emeralds and other colored gemstones look awesome on Yellow Gold or Rose Gold engagement ring settings. These warm metal colors hi-light the beauty of your center stone.
18kt Yellow Gold and Rose Gold are very deep colors. 18kt Yellow teeters on orange, 18kt Rose can be close to a fusia. Make sure your fiancée-to-be is cool with a deeper-colored ring setting before ordering a band in one of these metals!
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