The solitaire engagement ring is perhaps the most classic of all styles. However, over time both the size and style of the ring band has changed. Today, solitaire rings are available in many different styles. This allows brides to be to match their personality and style with their diamond ring. Keep reading the Adiamor blog to learn more about three distinct gold looks of solitaire engagement rings.
Yellow Gold Solitaire Engagement Rings
When it comes to traditional style, nothing compares to yellow gold. For centuries, jewelers have used this precious metal to create gorgeous fine jewelry including engagement rings. One of the reasons gold is so popular as a precious metal is it does not tarnish, rust, or corrode. This makes yellow gold an excellent choice for an engagement ring. While pure yellow gold, or 24k gold, is too soft for jewelry making, solitaire engagement rings are available in both 18k gold and 14k gold. A 14k yellow gold solitaire engagement ring featuring a princess cut diamond is on the right. It is perhaps the most iconic of engagement rings.
White Gold Solitaire Engagement Rings
For future brides searching for a more a more understated sophistication, white gold is an excellent choice. White gold is an alloy of gold and another white metal. Typically, nickel, silver, and palladium. is used in the alloy. Also available in both 14k and 18k, white gold engagement rings are rhodium plated. This plating gives white gold its shiny luster. Over time, white gold wears away and shows the natural yellowish tint of the underlying metal. In order to best preserve your white gold solitaire engagement ring, have your ring serviced and re-plated every six to twelve months. A modern white gold engagement ring featuring a swirl band is featured on the right.
Rose Gold Solitaire Engagement Rings
Although rose gold rings have been around for centuries, they continue to surge in popularity in recent years. Like white gold, rose gold is also an alloy. However, to make rose gold, fine jewelers combine yellow gold with copper to produce a pinkish hue. Rose gold solitaire engagement rings are especially on trend when they feature vintage designs. The ring on the right features a hand engraved tapered design and is set with a cushion cut diamond.
Solitaire engagement rings prove that diamonds can look beautiful all on their own. Shop the Adiamor collection of solitaire rings today!
