When searching for a ring, an early decision to make is what metal or metals make sense for you and your beloved.
From budget to style, there are many factors to consider when deciding on the right metal for your engagement ring.
There are plenty of different metals to choose from and the whole purchasing process can end up quite overwhelming.
From gold to platinum, or tungsten to sterling silver, there’s a metal for everyone and their budget.
Before we break down the most common types of ring metals, let's first understand the different factors that can influence which is right for you. Let's know what you need to know before you start shopping.
Take Your Personal Style Into Account
There are certain metals that you may want to avoid if you have sensitive skin or alloy allergies. Your personal lifestyle may also impact which ring metal type is best for you.
Consider the Price
Not every ring metal type is created equally, which means that some may have a higher price tag. If you're shopping on a budget, you should take the cost of certain metals into consideration.
Keep the Center Stone in Mind
The center stone can influence which metal is best for an engagement ring. Work with your jewelry designer to find the right metal that will complement it.
With those tips in mind, read on to learn more about every ring metal type for your engagement ring or wedding band.
Platinum
Platinum is a rare, silvery-white metal with a cool luster that has the brilliance and sparkle of diamonds wonderfully. It is a great choice for those with an active personal lifestyle or who wish to take a more low-maintenance approach to their engagement ring.
0.6CT Moissanite Full Eternity Band V-Shape Plated Platinum Ring for Women is the perfect wedding ring that will last a lifetime at a price that fits your budget.
Yellow Gold
Yellow gold is a common option for engagement rings. Being a timeless choice, yellow gold represents classic style. It achieves its warm patina largely from its natural coloration mixed with the red copper it is alloyed with.
White Gold
White gold consists of pure gold combined with palladium, silver or with nickel, copper, zinc and plated with a hard element called rhodium. It can keep its dazzling white coloring.
Rose Gold
Rose gold is a beautiful precious metal with a rosy-golden sheen and has a warm, pink hue created by combining yellow gold with a copper alloy. Rose gold goes well with both diamonds and lightly colored gemstones. 
Luxury S925 Sterling Silver Inlaid Gem Pink Rose Gold Colour Ring for Women is a really popular choice for both engagement rings and wedding bands thanks to its brilliant shine and durability.
Sterling Silver
Sterling silver is an alloy made up of 92.5 percent silver and 7.5 percent of another metal, usually copper, is stronger than pure silver and also the most affordable, still pretty soft compared to other ring metals.
White Zircon Beading Flowers Design Sterling Silver Ring for Women exudes luxury and elegance.
Planderful is proud to offer a variety of metals to our valued customers with the guarantee that the product of beauty they are collecting comes at no detrimental cost.
