Precious metals guide
Gold and platinum change the colour, weight, strength and upkeep of a ring. These guides compare 14k, 18k, white gold, yellow gold, rose gold and platinum for jewellery worn often.
The right metal depends on how the piece will be worn. Platinum feels dense and stays white, white gold is lighter but needs rhodium replating, and yellow or rose gold bring warmth that can soften the way a diamond colour grade appears.
Which metal suits daily wear
If the ring will be worn every day, choose the metal for behaviour before colour. Hard knocks, chlorine, hand cream and cleaning habits matter more over time than the metal name on a product card.
Compare gold and platinum
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Platinum vs white gold
Compare colour, durability, weight, upkeep and cost across two cool-toned metals.
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Yellow Gold vs White Gold for Engagement Rings
Compare colour, upkeep, skin sensitivity and how each metal frames a diamond.
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Mixed Metal Rings and Two-Tone Engagement Rings
How two-tone rings combine metal colours in one setting or wedding stack.
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14k vs 18k gold
See how gold purity changes colour, hardness, price and everyday wear.
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Platinum vs white gold vs yellow gold
All three engagement ring metals compared on durability, replating, cost and upkeep.
Gold and platinum for engagement rings
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White gold engagement rings
What to know about rhodium plating, colour, upkeep and cool-toned settings.
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Is rose gold good for an engagement ring?
Where the pink comes from, 14k against 18k colour, care and copper sensitivity.
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Yellow gold engagement rings
Complete 18k yellow gold rings with prices, 14k vs 18k, and how the metal looks with a diamond.
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Platinum engagement rings
Every ring in platinum with prices, and what platinum adds over 18k gold.
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What does carat mean for gold?
Gold purity from 9ct to 24ct, the gold colours, and solid against plated gold.
