How to Choose Your Engagement Ring Metal?

 

While most buyers start their journey to buying “their perfect engagement ring” by deciding on the center stone, sorting out the metal first proves to be a better idea. The metal is crucial in determining the ring’s overall aesthetic and holds way more significance than just holding the center diamond in place.

Many believe the center stone’s high quality and carat weight are the sole aspects impacting the ring cost, but that is not entirely true. The ring metal and its purity also significantly influence the sum of money you are about to shell out. Though several factors impact the final metal selection, choosing the one that conforms to your bride-to-be’s liking is paramount.

Should the Wedding and Engagement Rings Be of the Same Metal?

Ideally, yes. It is highly suggested that the engagement and wedding rings are made of the same metal and harbor similar properties. When you wear them together, these rings often rub against each other. Owing to their same strength and durability, the chances of one denting or scratching the other reduce considerably. Regardless of the care and maintenance, the metals will eventually wear thin over years of usage. If you choose the same metal, the wear and tear will happen evenly and won’t look odd. Also, resembling metals like platinum and white gold look almost similar when looked at separately. But when worn together, the slight differences in their appearance owing to different compositions become quite evident. Having said that, you may play with different karats of the same metal for both the rings; maybe an engagement ring in 14k gold worn with an 18k gold wedding band.

Which Engagement Ring Metal is the Most Long-Lasting?

The brilliance and longevity of your engagement ring depend on many factors like climate, usage, lifestyle, and maintenance. For the ring to dazzle as new forever, taking good care of the diamonds and the ring metal is essential. Platinum is a low-maintenance metal for its high durability and natural color; gold also fares pretty well.

The metal quality of gold varies depending on the karat value. 24k gold is too soft to be wounded into jewelry. It is mixed with alloys like zinc, copper, and nickel to make it sturdy enough for wear. Most gold jewelry featuring diamonds is crafted in 18k or 14k gold. Do not opt for lesser karat gold jewelry than this to ensure it looks impeccable for decades to come.

How Does the Center Diamond Affect the Choice of Engagement Ring Metal?

The brilliant white glow of diamonds is versatile and teams beautifully with all metals when put together in a ring. However, for exceptional D-F color quality diamonds, white tone metals like platinum and white gold are highly suggested. The pristine hue of the metal highlights the sparkle and brilliance of the diamond without reflecting any undesired color into it. A rose or yellow gold metal would add a tinge of refractive color to the diamond, marring its seamless beauty. If you are more inclined to the traditional and vintage yellow and rose gold metals, you can choose a diamond with slight inclusions and G-J color quality.

Some believe that a ring in white metal, with white gold prongs holding the center diamond, makes the stone look much bigger. This is definitely true for solitaire and three-stone settings.

Those fond of colored diamonds and gemstones, yellow and rose gold are better choices as engagement ring metal. Their color adds to the hue of the diamond and further accentuates the glam.

Conclusion

We hope you now have a fair idea of the engagement ring metal to pick for your proposal. Love has a language of its own. We are sure no one understands your partner’s preferences and tastes better than you. Over the time of knowing her, you must have realized the kind of engagement ring that she dreams about. Pick a ring that resonates with her personality and reflects your fine choice. After all, you expect her to love the ring and also compliment you for your brilliant selection. Discover exquisite engagement rings in precious metals at Gabriel & Co. We know your special love story deserves an extraordinary engagement ring!