Engagement ring come in several beautiful metal choices, including white, yellow, and rose gold, along with platinum, begin the most expensive of the four and requiring less maintenance but is at the same time the most costly to repair.
White Gold remains the most popular choice and is available at Damasci in 14k, 18k and 19k of purity grades. Although scratching can occur along with surface abrasions, they are easily remedied by polishing and related means.
White gold, with its gleaming finish, requires rhodium re-plating over time. It also harmonized very well when worn with other jewelry and is prized for this reason along with its beautiful appearance.
Selecting a metal tone such as white, yellow or rose gold along with platinum needn’t be a daunting task…. in fact, it’s fun. There are so many subtle influences these days. Film stars, for instance, are forever showing off their diamond engagement rings online and in the press, and this quickly becomes a fashion issue.
Skin tone can also affect choice. Rose gold for instance, can look ravishing when set against certain skin types. In all of the above cases, it is one’s personal preference which most affects the choice of a precious metal.