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Gold or platinum

33 replies

nomore3lw · 07/08/2021 21:00

Which is more classic for a simple engagement ring?

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nomore3lw · 07/08/2021 21:03

Yellow gold that should be

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DGFB · 07/08/2021 21:04

Platinum always looks nice

MrsPatrickDempsey · 07/08/2021 21:04

I think it really depends your skin and whether you are cool or warm toned.

PeonyTime · 07/08/2021 21:13

Go for the colour that matches most of the rest of your jewelry. I wear silver stuff, so have platinum rings.
A friend wears gold by preference, and chose gold rings.
It will look more classic if it matches.

MrsHuntGeneNotJeremyObviously · 07/08/2021 21:16

Both are beautiful. I think it depends on your skin tone as to what looks best.
I do really like platinum with coloured stones - just my preference though.

QueenBee52 · 07/08/2021 21:17

personal preference..

nobody can make this decision for you 🌸

WimpoleHat · 07/08/2021 21:20

Are you talking about a diamond? A jeweller once told me that a stone with a lower quality colour looks better in yellow gold - whereas you’d set a tip top one in platinum. But generally I think it’s a matter of personal preference.

nomore3lw · 07/08/2021 21:22

Thanks everyone! It is a diamond and I think a good quality one! I don't wear any other jewellery though, not even earrings or a watch!

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SoupDragon · 07/08/2021 21:24

Whichever you prefer!

HasaDigaEebowai · 07/08/2021 21:26

Work out your skin tone. If it’s warm then yellow gold will look best. If it’s cool then you want white gold or platinum.

SoupDragon · 08/08/2021 09:15

Also consider what you want your wedding ring to be made of if you plan on wearing both together. They should match to avoid excessive wear on the softer metal.

nomore3lw · 08/08/2021 13:00

Can someone tell me what suits me more please, I don't know!

Gold or platinum
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Defiantly41 · 08/08/2021 13:13

Both beautiful. I slightly prefer the yellow gold on you although I couldn't say why!

SoupDragon · 08/08/2021 13:31

Just to make it difficult, I prefer the platinum 😂

That might be because that is what I prefer for myself though. Neither looks wrong.

WimpoleHat · 08/08/2021 14:05

I prefer the platinum too, but the yellow hold one is also very nice, so you can’t go wrong really.

WimpoleHat · 08/08/2021 14:05

gold sorry. Not hold!

BeginningBridge · 08/08/2021 14:22

Gold ( but that is what I have)

Paquerette · 08/08/2021 14:24

I also prefer the platinum, but that could be because I really dislike yellow gold.

ExtremelyDisorganised · 08/08/2021 14:26

I prefer the platinum too

NatMoz · 08/08/2021 14:28

I prefer the gold! I've no idea what's fashionable right now but if you tan easily in summer go for gold

DazzlingHaze · 08/08/2021 14:30

I think the platinum looks really nice against your skin. But the gold is nice too! Just choose the one you like best because it's you that needs to wear it and for a long time.

Suzi888 · 08/08/2021 14:32

Platinum.

Anonmousse · 08/08/2021 14:34

Choose the one you like best and suits you because you'll likely wear it everyday for years.

Platinum is slightly more hard wearing so claws (the bits that hold the diamond) will possibly last a bit longer, and is better if you have allergies because its a purer metal (assuming the gold one is 9ct or 18ct)

66babe · 08/08/2021 14:54

I agree with previous poster .. it depends on what else you like
I like white gold platinum if I could afford it
My earrings , watch and necklace are all white gold so a ring would be the same for me
If you like yellow gold then go for that .. looks like both suit you .. lucky girl !

Anonmousse · 08/08/2021 14:59

@66babe

Platinum is actually more affordable than white gold at the moment! It's around £20/g cheaper!

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