Gold or white gold engagement ring?
Have you ever been in a dilemma as to what setting to choose for the precious diamond you have ordered for your proposal? You might think that white gold diamond ring is the default choice, since that is what every bride-to-be is wearing and flaunting to her girlfriends.
Do you know that you can enhance the appearance of your chosen diamond even with the colour of metal used in setting your ring?
A clear and white diamond should ideally be held in white metal like white gold, platinum or palladium. If you prefer something in yellow gold to stand out from the rest yet not give your diamond a yellowish tint, you can have your ring be made with a yellow gold shank (the part of the ring around your finger) and a white gold head to hold the diamond. On the other hand, if you have got a diamond of a off white colour, mounting it in yellow gold may make it appear whiter in contrast to the strong yellow of the gold.
Having said all these, at the end of the day beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Whatever setting you choose to match your diamond will ultimately be what brings the most admiration and satisfaction to your future soulmate!