Yellow Gold Engagement Rings: Traditional And Still Beautiful

One of the most traditional metals for use in engagement rings is yellow gold. Yellow gold engagement rings offer a timeless beauty. For many women, this is the type of ring they have dreamed about since they were little girls.

Gold in jewelry is generally mixed with other types of metals to give it more strength. This is why you see measurements such 14-karat, 18-karat and 24-karat. This measurement refers to the purity of the gold. Although 24-karat is the purest, it is not often used in engagement rings as it is softer. This means it will not be as durable for everyday use.

14-karat gold contains 58 percent gold and 18-karat contains 75 karat. This makes the 18-karat more valuable and, therefore, more expensive although the 14-karat will normally be stronger. On the other hand, 14-karat is more likely to tarnish as well as to cause allergic reactions. This is due to the other types of metal that it is mixed with.

You will often find that gold engagement rings use other types of metal for the setting, such as platinum or titanium. This is because these metals are stronger and, therefore, will provide a more secure setting for the diamond or other stones.

Gold engagement rings come in a wide variety of styles and prices. You can choose to have a single solitaire diamond or add additional smaller diamonds. Other gemstones can also be added or even used as the central stone in place of a diamond.

The band can be as simple or as ornate as you like. Although many engagement rings are simple slim bands, you can choose a ring that is engraved. There are also some that features a stylized band, rather than the typical circular design.

If you are not sure about incorporating only yellow gold, you can also opt for a mixed color ring. These can come in two tones where the yellow is mixed with white gold or platinum. Or, there is also a three tone variety that uses yellow gold along with white and rose gold.

Whatever your personal style, whatever your budget, you will have no problem finding yellow gold engagement rings to match. Or, you can custom design your own ring. This will blend the timeless tradition with your own individuality to create a ring that perfectly expresses who you are while fitting with your sense of what an engagement ring should be.