How to Choose Your Engagement Ring Metal

[@Maggie22002]

But the big difference with Platinum is even though it may get that “ patina “ or scratches, you can polish it with NO metal loss, as you have with Gold. Because on Platinum the metal “ scratches “ polish right back together, if that makes any sense. That Info came from the lady who worked for the Platinum Guild of America & was on QVC years ago when they were selling solid Platinum Jewelry. My husband & I both have plain Platinum wedding bands. If you are hard on your jewelry, Platinum is a good option as it doesn’t bend or break very easily, or wear down like Gold will. Yes, Platinum IS stronger. Your Catalytic Converter in your car is made with Platinum.

[@lostcontrol1981]

It’s too bad most jewellers don’t tell you that white gold won’t remain white gold forever, and the plating wears off.

[@duelenigma7732]

If you can find a jeweler who has 19KT white gold you will never need trhodium plating . It does not have palladium and is the whitest of white gold alloys . I used it professionally for 40 years

[@thewalkingrob8840]

Let alone explain the different types of white gold alloys.

[@thewalkingrob8840]

​@@duelenigma7732what's the alloy exactly

[@lostcontrol1981]

@@thewalkingrob8840 - true! Most won’t tell you that some white gold has nickel which causes a lot of allergic reactions. If you’ve been allergic to gold in the past, try a purer gold value - like a 22kt gold and see how you react. It’s not likely the gold you’re allergic to, but one of the cheap metals it’s been mixed with

[@RyaZila]

This is a gem of a video. Thanks for the info!

[@engage_studio]

Hello RyaZila! Thanks also for your feedback ♥

[@tlpricescope7772]

Disagree about silver. Some alloys don’t tarnish, and are extremely tough. I’ve lost gems in 18k, so silver is a good option. However, if I had an expensive Diamond, I’d put it in platinum.

[@MountainwithaView]

Platnium has a white look verses a silver look with white gold....plus Platnium as it ages has a very nice patina....and heavy solid ring is preferable....a cheep lightweight ring doesn't feel good....my rings are 15 years and the patina is beautiful

[@tlpricescope7772]

Disagree about silver. Some modern nickel free alloys are very durable and tough. They don’t tarnish either. I’ve lost gems in 18k, prongs keep needing tightening. Some of my silver alloys are not as prone to loose prongs.

[@tialemon26]

What about skin color and which metal works best.

[@edwardchang2210]

great explanation of wg vs pt

[@1left2live21]

Great info

[@paigemcdonald568]

But I want the dark gray tone!!!

[@markocean2811]

What can you tell us about black gold?

[@oyukicardenas7131]

Is 18k white gold palladium different then just palladium ?

[@thuylinhlinh1986]

Thanks for the informative video!

[@engage_studio]

No problem Thuy! Thank you also for the kind words 🤗

[@AngelinaD251]

Hey, whatdo you think about unplated white gold? A white metal looks best on my skin tone but I like a little bit of warmth to contrast the diamond. I think that might be the solution for that but I never hear anyone talk about unplated white gold.

[@engage_studio]

Unplated white gold would be a fantastic option for you in this case!

[@ginnytilby]

Will you please do a video about Serinium? I didn't hear you mention it.

[@engage_studio]

Hey Ginny 👋Currently we don't work with Serenium

[@babyandbebe8153]

Yellow gold is the best choice. Accepted all over the world. You try selling white or platinum in asia and they won't even accept it or tell you they don't buy white or platinum 😅

[@Inc.Co.]

As if selling your ring should ever be a factor when choosing your engagement or wedding band. Pick whatever you like, but don't base it on what some store in Asia will buy it for.

[@daegrun]

Surgical steel? 😅

[@BinhBinh93]

I have a 14k gold channel set cathedral with round diamonds around the sides. What band would you recommend that matches my ring better besides a channel set band?

[@toadamine]

rignt now on the precious metals market, platinum is $1,000 an ounce and gold is $2,500 an ounce... its not always gonna be more expensive lol

[@danielmichelin4832]

Gold is less dense and gold for jewelry is only 60% pure, so it will probably always be more expensive

[@toadamine]

@@danielmichelin4832 I'll have some of whatever you're smoking... 😆

[@danielmichelin4832]

@@toadamine If you work it out arithmetically it's pretty close even when gold is worth more than double. Platinum rings are 95% pure platinum (usually an alloy of iridium), 14 karat gold is 58.3% pure gold (usually nickel, copper, or zinc). Platinum has a density of 21.4 g/cm^3 and gold has a density of 19.3 g/cm^3. For a given ring volume (lets use 1mL since 1mL=1cm^3), the platinum ring will have 21.4*.95=20.33g of pure platinum, while the gold ring will have 11.194g of pure gold. In this example, the platinum ring will have ~$717.11965 in pure platinum and the gold ring will have ~$987.141825 of pure gold. Plus spot prices are also different than what consumers will pay. Raw lab grown gemstones are very cheap in materials but are expensive when cut.

[@toadamine]

@@danielmichelin4832 14K yeah lol... I'm talking 18-22k... "real gold" or at least mostly gold... 14K is walmart stuff lol