Choosing the Right Gold for an Engagement Ring
14K vs 18K vs 22K, yellow vs white vs rose gold, and how to pick a ring that lasts a lifetime of daily wear.
Purity: durability vs richness
- 14K gold is the most popular choice for engagement rings in the USA: hard-wearing, scratch-resistant and holds stones securely.
- 18K gold has a richer colour and more gold content, and is a little softer — a favourite in Europe and for diamond settings.
- 22K gold is beautifully deep yellow but soft; it suits traditional bands better than prong settings for diamonds.
Colour: yellow, white or rose
- Yellow gold is classic and flatters warmer skin tones.
- White gold is gold alloyed with white metals and usually rhodium-plated for a bright finish; re-plating every year or two keeps it white.
- Rose gold gets its pink tone from copper, making it durable and romantic.
Matching the wedding band
If you plan to wear an engagement ring and a wedding band together, choose the same purity and colour so they wear evenly and match over time.
Getting the size right (even as a surprise)
- Borrow a ring your partner wears on the same finger and compare its inside diameter with our size chart.
- If you are between sizes, choose the larger size.
- Message us on WhatsApp before ordering if you are unsure — we will help you decide.