The Right Engagement Ring Setting
Will Enhance the Beauty of the Diamond!

Buying a diamond engagement ring setting should not only be a delightful experience but also an informed decision. It's a process of making choices: the right choices. This brief article will familiarize couples with metal comprising the engagement ring setting. One of the main things you should consider is the type of metal the engagement ring setting will be made of. Will it be yellow gold, white gold or platinum? Will it be 14-Karat gold? Why not use a combination to make a stunning two tone engagement ring setting?

Engagement Ring Settings: Consider the Type of Metal

Being observant of your loved one's existing jewelry collection can help you determine the appropriate metal color for the perfect engagement ring setting. If a person is wearing a yellow gold necklace, they may not enjoy a white gold ring unless that person likes the contrast.

Although engagement ring settings in white metals, such as white gold and platinum are becoming more and more popular, yellow gold still accounts for a substantial portion of gold jewelry sales.

Yellow Gold engagement ring setting:

This engagement ring setting is gold alloyed with silver and copper. It is the most frequently used type of gold there is, and is also the most popular. It is malleable, ductile, and generally non-corrosive. It has a high melting point and is not susceptible to compression.

White Gold engagement ring setting:

White gold is gold alloyed with a large percentage of silver, or a selection of other white metals. The percentage of gold naturally varies, according to the amount of other metal used. It is highly reflective and not subject to tarnish, and is therefore great in an engagement ring setting.

Platinum engagement ring setting:

Platinum, like gold, has a long and distinguished history. It's use began in antiquity and it has undergone a resurgence in popularity over the last 200 years. Platinum's initial uses were probably limited by its hardness and its very high melting point. The early forging and casting techniques made it quite a difficult metal to work with. However, it is extremely popular used in engagement ring settings.