Posted: October 28, 2021

Last Updated: December 07, 2023

What is the best metal for an Engagement Ring in 2022?

What is the best metal for an engagement ring in 2022? We discuss the latest trends and engagement ring metal options here.

Finding the right metal to accompany the perfect gemstone for your partner’s engagement ring is just as important as the design or stone itself. Our guide here details the pros and cons associated with some of the most popular metal choices for engagement rings as we head into 2022. Will trends remain the same or have we got some big changes on the horizon?

When it comes to selecting the right metal for your ring, there are several options available to you. Which one you go for will depend on a number of things:

What is your partner’s style?
Do they have a preference?
Which fits into your budget?
Is durability important to you?

What is your Fiancée’s Style?

The first port of call when deciding on your engagement ring metal is your partner’s style. This will go a long way to helping you decide which option to go for and ultimately if they will like the finished piece.

Start by looking at what they usually go for when choosing jewellery. If they tend to favour silver over gold then you may want to go for white gold or platinum. If, on the other hand, they prefer warmer profiles a yellow or rose gold ring may be the better choice. There is a range of options available to suit all styles with many modern designs even incorporating more than one precious metal.

Engagement Ring Metal Options

So you’ve identified the colour profiles and hues your partner prefers, now it’s time to really get into the differences between the most popular engagement ring metal options.

Platinum

Platinum is a brilliant choice when pairing with diamonds. Its cool lustre brings out the sparkle of the precious gemstones beautifully and allows the wearer to really show their new ring off. Platinum is a really popular choice for both engagement rings and wedding bands thanks to its brilliant shine and durability, we definitely expect to see its popularity continue throughout 2022.

When compared with other precious metals like gold, platinum is up to five times rarer and purer whilst being much more durable. It’s this rarity combined with durability that makes platinum the go-to for many looking to pop the question.

Along with being durable, platinum is also very strong. This means it is well suited to securely keeping precious stones in place, perfect for anyone with an active lifestyle. Unlike gold, platinum is also hypoallergenic which makes it an obvious choice if your partner has sensitive skin.

Our Favourite Platinum Engagement Rings

Round Diamond Hidden Halo Shoulder Set Ring

Blue Sapphire Cushion & Pear Diamond Trilogy

Marquise Diamond Infinity Twist Engagement Ring

White Gold

White gold is similar in appearance to platinum, it has a shiny silver hue and compliments diamonds in much the same way. The main difference is that white gold is a man-made substance that combines nickel, manganese, palladium and sometimes even platinum.

Generally speaking, white gold offers a cheaper alternative to platinum. While it looks much the same, platinum offers the more durable and rarer option.

Check out our recent post for the full low down on the differences between platinum and white gold for engagement rings.

Our Favourite White Gold Engagement Rings

Round Diamond Hidden Halo Ring

Princess Black Diamond Solitaire Ring

Princess Diamond Engagement Ring

Yellow Gold

Yellow gold is a classic look that has fallen out of favour over the years. However, recently there has been a return to popularity for yellow gold and we expect to see it become even more popular as we head into 2022.

Pure gold is too soft to be used in jewellery. This means it is combined with a number of metal alloys to boost its strength and make it more durable. Although you can find 22k gold occasionally, the most common rations are 18k (75% gold), 14k (58% gold) and 10k (42% gold). The addition of these alloys changes the strength, look, shade and colour of the ring so make sure you know which will suit your partner best when ring shopping.

Our Favourite Gold Engagement Rings

Round Diamond Engagement Ring (Solitaire Band)

Princess Diamond Engagement Ring

Modern Twist Pear Diamond Engagement Ring

ROSE GOLD

Rose gold is a unique metal that provides a warm, pink hue that is created by combining yellow gold with a copper alloy. The ratio of gold to alloy metal is the same as with yellow or white gold, it is just the alloy itself that changes to give it its distinctive appearance.

Rose gold is known to complement diamonds well and goes beautifully with coloured gemstones, such as pink or yellow diamonds.