A White Gold Engagement Ring – The Alternative to Titanium Rings?
Posted by Christine Urrego on 27 Sep 2010 | Tagged as: Advice, Choosing a ring, Metals, Pricing, Women's Jewelry
If you are looking to buy a perfect engagement ring and find the titanium ones quite expensive you can opt for the alternative – white gold engagement ring. The color is close to one another but you would be able to save a bit. The reason behind this is the composition. Titanium rings are often sold in their almost pure composition, normally 99% of the Titanium while white gold would always have another metal combined with it.
White gold is normally soft and would need another metal for it to hold it shape. Would this mean though that you are getting stingy on the choice for your bride to be? Not really. If you would visit different websites that showcase white gold engagement rings, there are rings that are priced as high as $30,000! This is due to the gem that is placed in the ring itself. The white gold would serve as the setting and normally the gem would be the center of attention – as always for any engagement ring.
White gold is a good setting for any gem. Emeralds look greener when put in this silver-white metal. The blood color of Rubies would serve as a good contrast to the less spark of the white gold. For the more subtle colors of Topaz, the white gold would serve as a good neutral setting.
When it comes to engagement rings though, the most popular would still be Diamonds. When looking for the good engagement ring, check on the carat of the white gold as well as the four C’s in the gem. The cut, color, clarity and carat of the gem should be the center of your choice. Once you’ve found the perfect gem, the setting is easier.
For a white gold engagement ring, the designs to choose from are immense. From the solitaire gem in the white gold band, the centered gem surrounded by smaller ones, round cut, emerald cut, princess cut, Celtic rings, eternity rings – I could go on and on but these choices are readily available on jewelry websites. You will presented with numerous options out of which you will definitely be able to find the perfect ring for the perfect soon to be bride. If budget is the issue; there are websites that would cater to your budget. The websites available can be filtered by design, price, gems and stores.
14K White Gold 3 Three Stone Round Diamond Ring (1/4 cttw) – Size 6
This dazzling sparkling timeless ring is classic and can be used as an engagement ring, anniversary ring, bridal ring, promise ring, proposal ring, fashion ring, wedding ring, cocktail ring and also to represent eternal love between you and that special someone.
This 14k gold diamond ring is prong set with 3 round diamonds. The total diamond weight is 0.25 cts. The diamonds are HI color and I1 clarity. The ring band measures approximately 1.50 mm wide and 1.0 mm thick.
This is DivaDiamonds.net item number C2882.
List Price: $ 799.00
Price: $ 199.00

