Engagement Ring Band

The band of the engagement ring (simply the metal holding the setting) is made with one of three types of metal: white gold, yellow gold, and platinum. White gold and platinum actually look like silver. Platinum is the highest quality, and therefore most expensive, type of band. The current trend in engagement ring bands is to purchase platinum, or white gold if this is too expensive. About 20 years ago (when my parents were married), the popular style was actually yellow gold engagement rings. Guys, if you are purchasing the engagement ring and are unsure which type to get, my best advice is to purchase the color she wears most. If she has more silver jewlery, go with the white gold or platinum (remember platinum will increase the value of the entire engagement ring). You can also purchase engagement rings with a combination of the three metals; this is usually done with platinum and yellow gold. The band also determines the ring size; but don't worry if you don't know her ring size, it can always be adjusted by the jeweler (if anything, make it bigger, so when you propose it fits on her finger!!).