Buying Engagement Rings - Gold or Platinum?

Gold or Platinum Engagement Rings?

Engagement Rings are typically made from either 18kt Gold or Platinum. Gold engagement rings can be Yellow, White or Rose in colour. Platinum Engagement Rings are always white.

In this part of the engagement rings buyers guide we will cover the following:

Choosing Between White Gold or Platinum Engagement Rings

White Gold Engagement Rings and Platinum Engagement Rings are almost identical in appearance, but Platinum is more resilient. Platinum is more expensive than Gold, but at present, the Gold price is so high that it is well worth considering Platinum. Platinum is also hypo-allergenic and also doesn't noticeably tarnish.

Splendente is a beautiful engagement ring with a modern aesthetic made in Platinum.

Platinum Rings:

The Princess Solitaire, from our Modena Collection and is made in White Gold.

White Gold Rings:

Gold Engagement Rings

A Karat (kt) is the unit of measurement for gold and represents purity, and should not be confused with carat (ct) which is a unit of weight used for diamonds. 24kt gold is 100% pure gold but it is not really suitable for jewellery as it is too soft. 18kt is the perfect choice. Some cheaper jewellery uses 9kt gold.

18kt Yellow Gold

18kt White Gold

Most 1791 Engagement Rings and diamond rings are available in Yellow Gold, White Gold, Rose Gold or Platinum. Please enquire if you need help or simply proceed to our Online Shop.

Yellow Gold Rings:

Platinum Engagement Rings

Platinum engagement rings:

Are harder and more durable than 18kt Gold Are usually more expensive than their gold equivalent Don't noticeably tarnish and are hypo-allergenic

Radiosa a Platinum Engagement Ring from our Modena Collection

Pero a Platinum Engagement Ring from our Diamond Rings collection

Eternal a Platinum Engagement Ring from our Signature Collection

Platinum Rings: