Yellow Gold Engagement Rings

The Cost

If you're interested in how the price of that yellow gold setting you're considering came to be, the Shop Sterling Jewelers website has some interesting reading on the subject. According to the article, the price of gold has doubled and then some since just 2002! You knew engagement rings were expensive, but you may not have known just how much more expensive they are today than just a few years ago.

Yellow gold's price doesn't vary greatly from that of white gold, but it is significantly less than platinum.

Who Can Wear Yellow Gold Engagement Rings

In all honesty, anyone can wear a yellow gold ring, but it may not be the best choice for every bride-to-be. It's wise to know what works best for your body and your skin tone so you can make an educated decision about your preferences. Warm skin tones, those with yellow undertones, sport yellow gold the best. That's not to say that cool toned girls should never wear it, but they usually look best in white gold, platinum, and silver.

If you're buying the engagement ring for someone as a surprise, don't go by their skin tone and coloring alone. If the recipient wears mostly yellow gold, buy a yellow gold ring. If they wear white gold most often, match it. Don't go by trends, skin tone, or tradition; instead, go by what feels right to symbolize your relationship with that individual and make the ring as individual as she is.

Golden Trends

If you're looking for an antique engagement ring, there's a good chance you'll discover that quite a few choices in yellow gold. Yellow gold engagement rings were popular during the Depression and World War II -- the 1930s and 1940s. That was a shift from the previous decades, when white gold and platinum bands prevailed.

According to Joden.com, yellow gold was also popular during the Edwardian period, 1901-1910. It was just covered in platinum to look white.

If the recipient of the ring is always on top of the trends, this may be a case where you do want to go by which color of gold is popular at the time of the engagement. Only you can read your future spouse well enough to gauge whether the bridal jewelry is one place to ignore what's hot this year and go with a traditional piece instead. She may have a deep-rooted personal preference when it comes to something as significant as bridal jewelry, or she may just like yellow gold, white gold, and platinum and want the fashion world to assist in the decision.

Rings, Sans Diamonds

Plain Yellow Gold Bands

An engagement ring isn't required to have a diamond. It doesn't even have to have a center stone if you prefer. There are beautiful engagement rings made of intricately detailed yellow gold only. If you do prefer a non-diamond center stone, popular choices set in yellow gold include: amethyst, ruby, opal, emerald, and sapphire, though you can choose any type of semi precious gemstone for a lovely ring.

Where to Find Gold

The hunt for gold is as simple as going online. You can search on foot, too, of course, and in the long run you may prefer to inspect the pieces in person before you buy. Getting an idea of the styles available and forming preferences is possible by spending an hour or two surfing online. Doing the early searches online can help you choose the stores you want to check out in person, too, which will also save you time in your pursuit of the perfect ring. Here are just a few samples of stores offering fine collections of yellow gold pieces:

• The Way We Were offers a selection of estate jewelry, including diamond rings with golden bands.
• Jewelry Central has a nice selection of simple yellow gold solitaires. If your bride is a fan of the no-frills look, this is a good place to start. You really notice the diamond shape when it's contrasted against a yellow setting.
• Antique Jewelry Mall has intricately designed pieces to include the Love Knot Diamond Ring in 14K Gold and the Antique Jewelry Art Deco Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Gold.
• The Shane Company allows you to design your own ring. What could be more perfect?

Yellow gold engagement rings are classically stylish but have many variations to suit any bride-to-be’s preferences. With such a wide selection available, there is a perfect yellow gold ring out there for any couple.