In recent years, the
yellow gold engagement ring has seen a resurgence of popularity, and we can see why. The classic metal compliments most skin tones, while it goes perfectly with a variety of colors and shades – an important feature in something you will be wearing for years to come!
One of the reasons for its popularity is a renewed love of all things vintage – yellow gold, when paired with diamonds, often brings to mind the decadence of the 1920s or the glamour of the 1940s.
Perhaps another reason is the associations with this precious metal – who doesn’t want to begin their married life with a gold prize! The more practical buyer will also be delighted to learn it’s also the most hypoallergenic of all the gold alloys, and requires the least amount of maintenance.
Yellow gold is made by mixing pure gold with a second metal, often copper or zinc. The higher the karat the more pure gold it contains, although in turn, the softer it becomes. While a 24K ring is 99.9% pure, it won’t be as strong as a 14k or 18K ring, which are the alloys most often used in engagement jewelry.