How to Choose Your Engagement Ring Metal

We usually talk about diamonds and gemstones, but today we’re going to discuss what holds them. Find out everything you need to know about which metal is best for rings. Hopefully, this will help you choose the perfect metal for an engagement ring or wedding band. Let’s call this Metal Types 101! We’re going to cover all the different metal types and colours available for you to choose from (14k and 18k white gold, yellow gold, rose gold and platinum). You’ll learn the difference between carat and karat (a question we get asked all the time!) and how it affects different gold colours. Lastly, we’ll cover a very popular question: White gold vs Platinum. Which metal is best for you?
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Timestamps:
00:00 Intro to engagement ring metals
00:58 Engagement ring metal - Silver
01:26 Engagement ring metals - Palladium
01:55 Engagement ring metal - Gold purity
02:31 Engagement ring metals - Gold colors - 10k vs 14k vs 18k gold
02:47 Engagement ring metal - 14k vs 18k Yellow gold
04:01 Engagement ring metals - 14k vs 18k Rose gold
04:21 Engagement ring metal - 14k vs 18k White gold
06:06 Engagement ring metals - white gold vs platinum
06:32 Engagement ring metal - pros and cons of white gold
07:43 Engagement ring metals - platinum
10:06 Engagement ring metal - Is platinum stronger than gold
11:41 Engagement ring metals - styles of ring
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[@scottfree6479]

I’ve been working in precious metals for decades; 18k is not noticeably softer than 14k or 10k for everyday applications. It is noticeably richer in hue, however. Gold doesn’t really start getting difficult to work with until 22k in my experience, and 23/24k is really recommend against any kind of stone setting. Maybe a very large citrine or something with a robust bezel could work in 24k as a pendant. Maybe. That’s not to say 18k is a miracle; all gold alloys are soft. However, 18k really hits that sweet spot for color and durability. I also typically advise people to get a heavier, thicker ring than they were planning; nobody has ever regretted buying too much gold. A lot of people regret “dainty” styles because they break.

[@christopherarmstrong2710]

Great overview, very informative thanks.

[@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.

[@RyaZila]

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

[@engage_studio]

Hello RyaZila! Thanks also for your feedback ♥

[@elianasmith6330]

Your videos are incredibly helpful. Please keep sharing such valuable content. Thank you!

[@engage_studio]

Thank you for sharing with us, we're so happy to hear this is helpful!

[@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

[@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.

[@anonymouspotato8315]

Thanks so much for mentioning the nickel allergy ! I didn't actually know that white gold was made with it... Good to know ! Would rhodium plating help prevent a reaction though? Then again, as the plating wears off, reactions would probably start to occur... Not a fun risk to take.

[@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.

[@edwardchang2210]

great explanation of wg vs pt

[@thuylinhlinh1986]

Thanks for the informative video!

[@engage_studio]

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

[@1left2live21]

Great info

[@tialemon26]

What about skin color and which metal works best.

[@oyukicardenas7131]

Is 18k white gold palladium different then just palladium ?

[@markocean2811]

What can you tell us about black gold?

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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?

[@paigemcdonald568]

But I want the dark gray tone!!!

[@daegrun]

Surgical steel? 😅

[@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.