One of the more popular metals for engagement rings, rose gold is romantic, elegant, and feminine, with a vintage appeal. This metal works with a huge number of designs. With its warm tones, versatility, and ability to make diamonds stand out, it’s a favourite for many reasons. What makes this metal a good choice, you may be wondering? More importantly, is it the right choice for you?
In this guide, we’ll share some of the reasons you may choose this metal for your engagement ring. We’ll also give you some pointers on what to look for when choosing rose gold for your ring.
Why Choose Rose Gold Engagement Rings?
With no further ado, let’s jump right in and take a look at what makes rose gold the perfect choice for your engagement ring.
1/ It’s ultra-feminine
Thanks to its warm hues, this metal is often hailed as the most feminine metal type. You’ll find it used in many designs – especially delicate rings. It’s a romantic choice for brides wanting a softer metal, thanks to its pink tones. Like yellow gold, the colour variation can be very subtle. If you go with a very shiny metal, the effect can be dazzling. A softer, brushed-look metal can give a more subtle look.
2/ It’s versatile
This metal works in a wide variety of designs, from simple to bold. In simple designs such as solitaire rings, it enhances the style to add warmth and colour. In complex designs, it can add to the bold effect. It is a beautiful choice for feminine and romantic designs such as tiara, chevron, Toi et Moi, trilogy, and cluster. It’s also stunning for classic designs with cuts like round, oval, and princess. It works well with white diamonds and looks beautiful with warm-toned stones such as morganite or champagne diamonds.
3/ It’s durable
Rose gold is created by adding copper alloy to white gold. This helps to strengthen the metal, meaning that it’s a durable choice. If you have an active lifestyle, this means that your ring will be tough. Choosing a practical setting, such as bezel or flush, makes it even more practical. It’s good to know that every metal can still be prone to wear and tear if it’s not looked after – cleaning and caring for your ring is essential. Rose gold can tarnish if it is of lower quality, so make sure that you always choose rings from a trusted jeweller.
4/ It’s easy to mix
This metal is often used for two-tone rings, for good reason. Rose gold pairs beautifully with white gold or platinum. The balance of cool and warm tones works very well. Designs that work best with rose and white gold include twist, criss-cross, multi-band, and, for a more subtle effect, mixed metal settings. For example, you could have a rose gold band with a white gold prong setting if you want to mix things up without going too bold.
5/ It’s flattering
Rose gold works well with most skin tones. As a warm tone with pink undertones, it enhances both warm and cool skin tones. Choosing a coloured diamond or a warm-toned stone such as morganite will add even more warmth. If you have a warmer skin tone, this metal will look even more flattering, bringing out the subtle undertones of your skin colour.
Now that you’ve gotten an idea of what makes rose gold special, it’s time to start planning your dream ring. Contact Cape Diamonds now to find out more about our bespoke engagement ring design service.