When looking for an engagement ring, the first step is always to decide between Yellow Gold or White Gold. While Yellow Gold is associated with tradition, white gold has stolen the show over the last two decades. Most find that it’s become the first choice for engagement and wedding rings because it looks the same as platinum and tends to accentuate diamonds better. Stronger alloys are used in white gold, therefore it also tends to be more durable and scratch resistant.

For those who still prefer yellow gold, it’s most likely because of the timeless elegant feel associated with it and because the look of yellow gold tends to bring the thought of pure gold to mind or symbolically of having the best, as in winning a gold medal for first place.

As the old saying goes “beauty is in the eye of the beholder”. Therefore, the decision really comes down to personal preference.