Complete Guide to Gold Engagement Rings, Types, Techniques, Care & More

It’s engagement season, and soon you’ll be seeing alllll the latest engagement rings popping up on your Instagram feeds in full force. We’re diving deep into the top gold engagement ring trends for 2020!

Whether you already have the style picked, or you and your partner are just starting to talk about what that ring might look like—you’ll want to be armed with all the latest engagement ring trends before making the decision that you’ll wear for years to come.

Let’s face it, gold is simply timeless! As trends come and go, you can rest assured that choosing gold engagement rings and wedding bands is a solid choice. We’re here to break down the popular gold styles we’re seeing this year, what you get when you opt for a gold ring, and how to properly care for your gold investment!

Trending Styles

White Gold

Opting for a white gold ring is ideal for those who tend to wear more silver than gold. In the end, the durability is slightly different, too. White gold is mixed with more silver-colored alloys, like palladium and nickel, making it slightly more durable. hen it’s plated with rhodium to give it the white-gold look.

This style continues to be the most popular choice year after year, as silver continues to be a constant style.

Some of our favorite white gold rings include:

1. 3.26 Ct. Round Vintage Halo Engagement Ring with Engraved Shank and Millgraining
2. 3.7 Ct. Round Vintage Engagement Ring with Millgraining
3. 1.31 Ct. Classic Round Halo Engagement Ring

Yellow Gold

This look is classic, but it’s making a serious comeback in recent years. We love this look most in a unique vintage setting!

Gold is a precious metal, and is incredibly soft, so alloys must be mixed with it to make it durable enough for jewelry.

Our favorite popular yellow-gold rings include:

Mixed Metals

Why choose one metal when you can choose several? We love that this look is on the rise for those that mix silver and golds in their everyday fine jewelry.

Some of our favorite mixed-metal rings include:

1. 3.26 Ct. Round Vintage Halo Engagement Ring with Engraved Shank and Millgraining
2. 3.7 Ct. Round Vintage Engagement Ring with Millgraining
3. 1.31 Ct. Classic Round Halo Engagement Ring

Caring for Gold

We would always recommend consulting with a professional on best cleaning practices. That being said, Gold is not hard to clean, but the exact cleaning method you choose should depend on the solitaire and surrounding stone types.

For simple gold rings without large stones, opt for warm water, a soft soak and rub with a toothbrush.

To polish, opt for a simple polishing rag available at most jewelers!

To best protect your gold, avoid wearing in the shower or swimming, and store correctly.

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