For eons, gold has been an incredibly popular metal. It is used for crafting all kinds of jewelry from earrings and necklaces, to bracelets and rings. Before we dive into the various types and styles of gold engagement rings, we believe it is important to establish why gold as a metal is the go-to choice for various types of jewelry accessories.
Why Is Gold the Preferred Base Metal for Different Types of Jewelry?
There are several reasons why gold has been such a raging hit. These include –
- The Midas Touch
When it comes to appearance, there is nothing quite as spectacular as yellow gold. Jewelers around the globe have managed to perfectly blend the natural beauty of the metal with jewelry-making techniques to create stellar pieces of jewelry. This includes intricately crafted gold engagement rings for him and her. Jewelry made of gold not only looks distinctly rich but also has an inimitable old-world charm.
- Hardness and Durability
Gold is a naturally hard and very durable metal. When crafting jewelry, jewelers use gold alloys to ensure that the pieces do not lose their intended shape easily. Pure gold is usually mixed with some percentage of another metal (silver, for instance) to increase its hardness and enhance its tone, giving it a soft, buttery appearance. This makes gold the preferred choice as the base metal for various types of jewelry items.
- Versatility
Perhaps the most striking feature of gold jewelry is that the metal is so dynamic that it can be molded to make a wide range of accessories, including engagement rings, wedding bands, necklaces, bracelets, chains, and earrings. Gold generally suits all skin tones, so you do not have to worry about whether or not a certain gold ring will look good on you. What’s more, gold complements all kinds and types of precious and semi-precious gemstones.
What Should You Know Before Buying a Gold Engagement Ring?
When you set out to buy a stunning engagement ring for your partner (or yourself), there are several factors that come into play. These include things like the type of ring, the base metal you select, the color of the base metal (yellow, white, or rose), the gemstone you choose, the type of setting, etc. that you will need to wrap your head around before you actually make a buying decision.
Let us take a look at some of the key considerations you would need to make while selecting a gold engagement ring for her.
Engagement Ring Setting Types
The most preferred gold engagement ring types include those that feature brilliant gemstones in the following settings –
- Pavé engagement rings
- Shared prong engagement rings
- Halo engagement rings (white gold)
- Solitaire engagement rings in rose gold
- Three-stone rings
- Split-shank rings
- Bezel engagement rings
- Channel engagement rings
You can learn more about popular engagement ring settings on our blog. In case you want to check out the latest trends, styles, and more, we have recently published another article that discusses the top engagement ring settings and style trends for 2022.
5 Engagement Ring Maintenance Tips
While thin and delicate rings with one or more large gemstones look really pretty, they are incredibly difficult to maintain. If you intend to wear the engagement ring on a daily basis, it is important that you take good care of it and keep it safe from potential damage. Here are a few things that should help you keep your diamond engagement ring in top shape.
- Keep it away from moisture
Water, humidity, or moisture can cause irreparable damage to your engagement ring, so it is essential that you safeguard it from these elements. It is best to remove your ring before you take a dip in the pool, take a shower, or wash the dishes.
- Safeguard the ring from harmful chemicals
The chemicals that are present in products like cosmetics, etc. are your gold jewelry’s worst enemies. Make sure your ring is not exposed to such chemicals.
- Polishing
White gold, yellow gold, and rose gold, in particular, are susceptible to losing their natural color and shine over a period of time. Maintaining a quarterly or annual cleaning and polishing schedule will help retain the ring’s natural sheen and visual quality.
- Cleaning your ring yourself
While professional cleaning and polishing are recommended at least twice a year, we also encourage our customers to clean their rings at home. A simple hack to maintain your engagement ring is using a soft toothbrush and warm soapy water to gently clean any dust, dirt, or grime that may have accumulated due to regular use.
- Insurance
Gold engagement rings, especially those that feature precious stones, can be quite expensive. For a lot of jewelry shoppers, the worst nightmare is to lose a piece of jewelry that is valuable. In such cases, we recommend insuring your engagement ring.
Discover Dazzling Gold Engagement Rings at A.JAFFE
Abraham Jaffe, the founder of A.JAFFE, had a singular vision for the company – to offer exceptional pieces of jewelry and become the epicenter of the global jewelry industry. 130 years later, A.JAFFE has achieved all of that and more. Today, we are synonymous with refined workmanship and innovation, thanks to our remarkable jewelry-making processes and alluring collection of diamond and gold engagement rings.
It takes over 80 hours to handcraft, handset, and hand polish each A.JAFFE ring. With processes such as an extended casting cycle, burnishing, hand-cut pavé, and 10 quality checkpoints, our rings are truly exceptional. Our gold is free of nickel (so you do not have to worry about irritation or allergies) and our 18-karat gold is alloyed with 40% more palladium (compared to other jewelers), ensuring that our rings stay bright white for a long, long time. Explore our gold engagement rings online or shop at an authorized A.JAFFE jewelry retailer near you today!