Best Stones for Your Gold Engagement Ring

Throughout the centuries, gold has always been seen as one of the prime materials from which to fashion jewellery. Once held as the standard for precious metals, and still held in considerably high regard nowadays, the ‘yellow rock’ continues to be one of the first materials that comes to mind when thinking of bases for jewellery items.

Engagement rings are no different in this regard. Appreciated for the classic appearance and connotations they possess, bands made out of gold continue to be the standard by which many brides and grooms the world over judge their baubles.

The Perfect Combination

However, the potential for beauty a gold engagement ring or band possesses does not stop at the band itself; there are many ways to make such a piece even more beautiful the most popular of which is probably to combine the gold band with the right type of stone. Similarly, a good way to make a specific gemstone shine is to combine it with the right metal for its colour, be it gold or otherwise.

While the question of how to combine stone and band colours is still largely up to choice and personal preference, there are a series of truths acknowledged by industry professionals with regards to this subject. It is generally thought, for instance, that warm-coloured jewels go best with warm-coloured bands, and vice-versa, although this is not a universal rule.

Different Colours For Different Stones

Fortunately for couples who opted for a gold engagement ring and want to enhance it with a stone, this material is one of the most versatile with regards to what complimentary colour combinations. The majority of gemstone colours available in the market seem to combine well with either yellow or white gold producing very different looks and effects.

Yellow gold in particular will make warm-coloured stones with a medium or dark tone (purples, reds, oranges, blues or yellows) seem bigger and more sparkly. Sapphires, coloured diamonds, rubies, and other lesser-known stones will all be enhanced by being set in a gold engagement ring band. Less saturated hues will also look good against a backdrop of white or pink gold as they will have the same frosty, yet beautiful effect one would achieve by setting the stones in silver or platinum.

Therefore, it is not hard to make a stone set in a gold engagement ring look good. Unlike other metals commonly used for engagement ring bands, gold is very versatile and goes well with almost every colour of stone available, making it a good option for couples who want to have a wide range of possible combinations to select from.

Laura L Bolick is the founder of the F&L Designer Guides, compiled and written to help consumers choose a unique engagement ring design. From gold engagement ring to princess cuts and engraved bands, we have ideas and opinions covering all the options. Offering advice, tips and suggestions on how to choose that perfect ring, F&L will accompany you on every stage of your search to find the right designer.