When it comes to white gold opal rings, there are some gems that naturally suit its glossy white colourings and others that do not. So if you and your partner have settled on using this extremely popular precious metal, you need be aware of what type of gems are best highlighted by white gold engagement rings.
White gold is extremely popular, with an incredible seventy percent of all jewellery stones being displayed or set in this gold. When it comes to your engagement ring, it all depends on the saturation and hue of your chosen gemstone, but typically, the best stones for white gold or platinum are those that are darker or have vibrant colouring. Vivid blue sapphires look beautiful, for example.
All gemstones tend to come in a range of colours and hues but the ones that go the best with white gold engagement rings are the ones that have a sharp, contrasting colour with the metal. Particular gems that stand out are rubies, emeralds, bright amethysts, tourmalines, garnets, onyx and sapphires; in some cases though, the contrast can be too much for the surrounding colour and your gem will appear darker.
Of course, diamonds also go beautifully with white gold, and in fact can look much better than when set in yellow gold. Diamonds have a tendency to reflect the metal used in the setting, so diamonds look brighter in these gold engagement rings. However, if you can only afford a lower quality diamond, which generally tend to have a yellow tint, putting it in a white gold setting can have the reverse effect, as the glossy white metal makes your stone's coloration more noticeable. In this case, a coloured metal, such as rose gold or yellow gold, would be your best choice, as the colour would mask the yellowish tints in the stone and make it look whiter.
It is recommended that, if your heart is set on white gold, you avoid pale or very light stones that have a tendency to blend in with the white metal and look washed out. Examples of light coloured stones that it is best to steer clear of are opals and aquamarines, which tend towards a light blue colour, and cheap tanzanites that are often a very pale purple.
There are, of course, other things to consider when choosing the right stone for your engagement ring, but the setting is probably one of the most important factors that you have to think about so ensure you make the right choice.
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