by Pammy Rosen
Choosing an engagement ring is a big, fun decision. There are enough choices available to suit practically any personal style. One type of ring you may not have noticed is a rose gold ring and it might be exactly the right look for you! Rose gold is also sometimes called pink gold or red gold and the shade varies depending on how ring is made.
Pure gold is much too malleable for making jewellery, so all gold used to make rings is mixed with some other type of metal in order to make it stronger. What is used to create that stronger alloy will change the colour of the gold. Palladium, nickel, silver and copper are commonly used. The dark, reddish colour of copper is what gives rose gold it's lovely pink tint.
Coloured gold seems to go in and out of fashion, so if you are a trend-follower you may want to be cautious in your choice. Most people wear their engagement rings as part of the wedding set, so you want something you will love for the rest of your life. If you are looking for something unique and romantic, you should consider rose gold.
Delicate filigree rings are often made of rose gold, as the pink colouring and intricate designs work well together. Celtic and Claddaugh rings also incorporate rose gold and offer unusual and interesting options for engagement rings. Inlaid designs also sometimes incorporate rose gold. If you want an engagement ring that is uniquely yours, rose gold is certainly an option.
Rose gold is not as popular as yellow or white gold, therefore, it can sometimes be difficult to find. If you like the look, with its subtle, romantic colour, you may want to investigate antique rings, independent jewellers or consider having a ring custom designed for you. Should you decide you want rose gold incorporated into your ring, but you don't want a completely pink ring, a customized ring would allow the jeweller to use rose gold to create the setting for your diamond, or to use it around the edges of the ring or as part of an inlay.
Although copper is not an expensive metal, the rarity of rose gold can make it a bit more costly. Should you choose to have your engagement ring custom designed it will cost more as well. However, you are investing in a piece of jewellery you will wear for many years so it would be wise for it to be beautiful, symbolic of your feelings and worthy of the test of time.
Pammy Rosen is a freelance writer for My Jewelry Box, a North American online jewelry store. For all your jewelry needs, visit myjewelrybox.com
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