Gold is a precious metal that is very soft so alloys must be mixed with it to make it durable enough for jewelry.
Mixed white and yellow gold engagement rings.
Our yellow gold engagement rings have a timeless look that will please the most sophisticated brides.
However today two tone jewelry is simply a desirable look in an of itself.
The style came out of necessity on yellow gold engagement rings where it was imperative to prevent the stone from reflecting the color of the gold.
If a woman has a tendency to wear a lot of white gold for example it is likely that she will appreciate a white gold engagement ring over one in rose or yellow gold.
If you want to ensure you get a unified look talk to your jeweler about ways to tie your mixed metals together.
It has always been that you have to make a choice.
An elegant alternative to the classic look of yellow gold is white gold which is an alloy of gold mixed with a white metal sometimes nickel palladium or manganese.
Best selling white and yellow gold jewelry at clean origin all of our jewelry is available in both white and yellow gold.
Mixed metal rings run the gamut from subtle to majorly contrasted.
This was done by setting the diamond in a white gold head.
Of those alloys the copper content is the highest in order to maintain the gold color.
If you decide on a white gold engagement ring add a yellow gold wedding band to create a unique look that incorporates both metals.
Either wear all white metals like platinum white gold and sterling silver or you can wear yellow gold.
There is no such thing as natural white gold.
If the diamond was directly set in yellow gold the reflection would alter the color of the diamond making it less desirable.
But not both at the same time.
Combined yellow gold and white gold designs are pretty and a bit more traditional in feel especially if you go for a timeless cut.
Yellow gold is mixed with copper silver zinc nickel and or palladium.
Some engagement rings have two tone designs with platinum or white gold.
Classic two tone jewelry is a mix of yellow and white gold.
Nickel is more durable offering a much needed strength for whatever setting chosen for the final design.
Yellow gold looks stunning when paired with our sparkly lab grown diamonds or the colored gemstone of your choice.
Romantics may like the look of a filigree design done in contrasting colors on each ring while modern brides may prefer details like matching the colored prongs of their engagement ring to their wedding band.
Rose gold and yellow gold or even platinum and white gold might be a better choice.
Below are some of our best selling white and yellow gold pieces.