The metal you select should depend on your preferences, your purpose, and your budget. Learn more about each metal by reading our expert's guide so you can make the most informed choice.

Platinum
Platinum is a naturally white metal. Its durability and resistance to wear make it perfect for larger diamonds and in engagement rings holding diamonds 1 ct or greater.

18k Yellow Gold
Yellow is gold’s natural color. It is an excellent choice for people looking at diamonds with lower color grades, fancy-colored diamonds, or gemstones.

18k White Gold
Being 75% pure gold, this metal’s color becomes white when alloyed with nickel, rhodium, and/or palladium. The whiteness serves to enhance diamonds’ brightness.

18k Rose Gold
18k Rose Gold is highly desirable for fashion jewelry. The beautiful rose color is created by mixing together 75% pure gold with reddish metal, such as copper.

14k White Gold
The most popular gold option around the world, 14k white gold is a combination of 58.3% pure gold with other metals that help make it whiter and stronger.

14k Yellow Gold
A terrific option for producing many different types of jewelry, it is made from an alloy of 58.3% pure gold and other metals which enhance its strength and durability.

Palladium
Palladium is in the platinum family so it’s a naturally white metal. It’s about half the weight of platinum which often makes it more comfortable and less expensive.

Silver
Sterling silver is 92.5% pure silver alloyed with copper and other metals to increase strength. It is perfect for fashion jewelry, especially small gifts and self-purchase items.