While rose gold continues to be the preferred colorway for everything from smartphones to shoes, it can still be a difficult color to match in fine jewelry. While 18k rose gold rings contain the same amount of gold as 18k white gold rings, they are much harder to pair with other jewelry. One of the reasons for this is that rose gold is created by alloying pure gold with other metals, namely copper. Copper itself is a precious soft metal, but color consistency can be tough. If you are looking for a way to pair your rose gold engagement ring with other jewelry choices, keep reading the Adiamor blog to learn your options.
A rose gold engagement ring featuring a classic pave setting
Matching Your Ring’s Rose Gold
Rose gold looks fantastic, especially on diamond engagement rings, because its hue compliments skin tones so well. However, not all rose gold is exactly the same. In addition to the amount of gold– 14k or 18k— the other metals used in the alloy affect the final color. While one jewelry retailer may use only copper, others may incorporate other popular metals like nickel and palladium. Therefore, when attempting to directly match the color of your ring, one of the best solutions is to purchase from the same jeweler. This means you will be able to perfectly pair your rose gold engagement ring with a matching rose gold bracelet or pendant necklace.
Pair The Diamonds
Another option for matching up your jewelry is to pair the diamond shapes instead of the settings. If you received the halo solitaire rose gold ring of your dreams, then consider adding a pair of diamond earrings with a halo setting. This gives you more freedom in shopping for jewelry as you can use the diamonds as your theme. Additionally, this allows the engagement ring to stand apart in your jewelry collection. Even though you wear the engagement ring every day, it allows the rose gold ring to feel more luxurious than the diamond earrings.
Don’t Go Overboard With Rose Gold
Perfectly matching every element of your outfit is important if you’re a celebrity hitting the red carpet for a major premiere. However, in day to day life, it can be overwhelming and even gaudy to match your earrings, necklace, and engagement ring alongside your rose gold iPhone and Gucci watch. As Coco Channel famously said, you’re probably better off looking in the mirror and taking something off. If you feel like you are wearing too much of a good thing, consider putting something back in the jewelry box.
Figuring out what jewelry works with your ring is always a struggle, but rose gold presents different challenges. In the end, it all comes down to your personal style and aesthetic. If you prefer a matching look, then go for it! If you prefer to pair your rose gold engagement ring with similar diamonds, then shine on. And if you have tips for pairing jewelry, let us know in the comments!
