Arthur's Jewelers

You've found the person you want to spend your life with, so it's time to find the perfect engagement ring to symbolize your love (and give her something to brag about to her friends). You've probably already done quite a bit of research on what type of diamond to get, but your choice of metal is just as important. The right metal gives the diamond a beautiful backdrop and ensures the ring will last a lifetime. Arthur Jewelers Engagement Rings offers you the best designer engagement rings, but we also want to be your source from information. Here's what you need to know.

Gold was humankind's first currency, and has been valued as a jewelry metal since ancient times. One look at a well-crafted piece of gold jewelry and it's easy to see why. Traditional yellow gold has a sheen and luster that's unlike anything else. You will, of course, want to ensure your sweetheart likes gold jewelry. One clue is the jewelry she already has; if she already owns gold jewelry, especially rings, you can be reasonably assured she'll love a yellow gold engagement ring. If she has warmer skin tones (usually present when a woman looks great in fire engine red, coral, and golden yellow, or if the veins in her wrist look green under natural light), the color of her ring will also make the skin of her hand look wonderful in your wedding ring photos.

White Gold

If your lady prefers silver jewelry, consider white gold. White gold engagement rings give you the elegance of gold, and like other forms of gold, white gold will not tarnish. White gold is also a great choice for ladies with cool skin tones, such as those who look great in berry reds, blues, purples, and true pinks. Take a look at your future bride's wrist under sunlight; she has cool skin tones if her veins look blue. White gold is also a great choice for those on a limited budget, as it has about the same gold content as 24 karat yellow gold. Finally, white gold engagement rings are a great choice if your lady wears a lot of different kinds of jewelry, as its neutral color matches well with other items. 

Rose Gold

Rose gold, which has a pinkish hue that comes from the inclusion of copper, is one of the least common jewelry metals, but is one that's well worth considering. A rose gold ring is a great choice for a woman who prides herself on her individuality, or who wants an engagement ring that won't look like anything her friends have. We also offer mixed metal engagement rings, which include both rose gold and white gold. These are a fantastic choice for women who like to mix their metals or want a ring that can go well with both gold and silver-colored jewelry. 

Platinum

If you need a more durable engagement ring (a good choice for active women or those who work in high activity fields such as medicine). Platinum resembles white gold but is far more dense. It is highly resistant to damage, will not fade in color over time, and will feel slightly heavier than a gold ring of similar size. Because platinum is more rare than gold, and because it is used in almost it's pure form, it tends to be more costly, making it a good choice for those with flexible budgets or who simply want to go all out. It can also, however, be a great choice women who like understated jewelry, such as a simple band. What you save by not having a fancy ring you can then spend on one that will really last.