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Choosing the right precious metal and color for an engagement ring can be difficult. We've done all of the heavy lifting for you by compiling the essential information you'll need to make the best decision.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I'M NOT SURE?
The short answer is that when in doubt, always go for platinum. Platinum is the safe haven for engagement rings; it is impossible to go wrong with platinum. Yes, we understand that most jewelry stores charge double for platinum, but as you may have noticed on our website, you won't have to worry about that when shopping at Diamond Lab. We don't use a middleman; all of our rings are made in-house, and because of our high volume, we can sell our platinum rings at nearly the same price as white gold rings.
WHY DO WE RECOMMEND PLATINUM?
Platinum is simply the best precious metal for making jewelry. It does not change color and requires far less upkeep (like white gold does).
SHOULD I CHOOSE YELLOW OR ROSE GOLD INSTEAD OF WHITE GOLD OR PLATINUM?
This is dependent on a few factors, including whether you are currently split 50/50 or can swing either way. We can confidently state that rose gold is the way to go. We discovered that rose is preferred by a much higher percentage of women (around 75%) than yellow, and that rose complements all skin tones, whereas yellow does not.
Let's look at some other possibilities.
1. If your partner has given you hints that she prefers yellow, go with yellow, and vice versa for rose.
2. If she doesn't mind yellow or rose gold, we highly recommend rose gold.
3. If you want to surprise her and platinum isn't an option, go with rose.
4. If your other half's skin tone is olive or darker, you can go with yellow or rose.
SHOULD I GET A TWO-TONE RING OR AN ALL YELLOW/ALL ROSE RING?
We make all of our yellow and rose gold rings with a white top by default, as this has been the current fashion for the last 70 years or so. You can, however, customize your ring if you want the top of the ring to be the same color as the band, for example, all yellow or all rose.
We recommend that everyone keep the top white, but there are some exceptions. If you're looking for a diamond with a low color grade, such as "j," we recommend going with all yellow or all rose. The reason for this is that the contrast of the metal surrounding the diamonds (the claws) will make the diamond appear whiter. Be aware that putting a "J" or lower color diamond on white claws will have the opposite effect, making the diamond appear more yellow than it is.
When it comes to low-color diamonds, this is an old industry trick that works like magic. However, we do not recommend purchasing diamonds with such a low color, but if you must, this is a useful tip for increasing the whiteness of the diamond. You can contact Diamond Lab for more details.