A favorite choice of trendsetters and romantics, rose gold engagement rings are an especially amorous choice. Created by alloying gold with copper, engagement rings of rose gold are considered one of the most romantic choices due to their pinkish-red color.
This brilliant, stand-out metal has been a favorite of many fashionistas in the past. Rose gold’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years. With a range of styles that will accentuate your diamond of choice, our collection of rose gold diamond engagement rings will be sure to stun your special someone.
Tips for Buying a Rose Gold Engagement Ring
It is easy to get overwhelmed with options as you browse for the perfect style of ring. Since its Instagram debut, young people have wanted to add it to their jewelry collection. Almost a decade after its big social media boom, rose gold is still very much in style and keeping its favored status.
How do you pick out a rose gold diamond engagement ring? Think about the following things as you shop.
Set Off Your Partner’s Skin Tone
There’s no need to worry about whether the unique color of rose gold will complement your love’s skin. Rose gold highlights the blush undertones in almost every skin tone, ensuring your love will look beautiful.
Downright Durable
Because rose gold is an alloy from copper and gold, it has several exciting qualities. One of the most striking features, of course, is its pink coloring. But one of the most practical features is its durability; the strength of the copper makes these stunning rings a beautiful choice.
Overall, rose gold is stronger than white and yellow gold. The metal alloy strengthens rose gold engagement rings, making them more resistant to wear and tear. A stronger engagement ring is full of long-term benefits. That makes it a great option to pass your jewelry down through generations, avoid tarnish, and maintain the ring’s beauty.
Before Making a Bold Choice
Most women will adore a rose gold engagement ring. But before you make the leap and purchase one, check out your significant other’s jewelry. Do they wear a lot of rose gold? Great—go ahead and take the plunge. Do they have gold and silver but not a lick of rose gold or copper jewelry? Casually ask their opinion on it.
Rose gold is not hypoallergenic because it is infused with copper. If your loved one has sensitive skin or a known allergy to copper, they could experience an allergic reaction. Pay attention to the details so that you can make the right choice.
Rose Gold Engagement Rings for Romance
Any engagement ring rose gold or otherwise, is going to be romantic. After all, you are declaring undying love for someone. But the unique color of rose gold is even more romantic than your typical yellow or white gold—and is sure to make your bride-to-be blush with pleasure.
Yellow Gold vs. Rose Gold Rings
While yellow gold engagement rings are a traditional choice, younger people tend to aim for more modern styles of rings.
When it comes to a rose gold ring, people automatically compare it to the traditional option. The popular yellow gold is an attractive choice, but some things make rose gold the best choice for couples.
Do Rose Gold Engagement Rings Tarnish?
Don’t underestimate the strength of pink gold. Rose gold engagement rings are less likely to tarnish than white and yellow. Other golds might need extra plating to protect the soft metal from tarnishing but rose gold fares well without any further coverings.
However, rose gold engagement rings do change in color over time. Copper naturally changes color over time due to water, light, and wind exposure. With a lower karat, you may notice your ring turn reddish or get darker.
To avoid excessive color change, opt for a higher karat gold. The higher the karat, the less likely you are to experience complications.
Do You Have to Pay More for Pink Gold Engagement Rings?
Karats are the measurement of pure gold in the engagement ring. Percentage-wise, rose gold would contain the same amount of gold metal as a traditional option.
Generally, 14k rose gold has the same in-store cost as traditional gold. Both types of gold engagement rings contain the same percentage of gold. Any price difference comes from the additional metal alloys.
History of Rose Gold Engagement Rings
Although it’s undoubtedly all the rage now, the rose gold metal type has been popular in the past, too.
Originally called “Russian gold” because of where it first appeared in the 1800s, rose gold took off during the Victorian era, a time in which romance was mainly celebrated due to the public affection between English monarchs Victoria and Albert. Rose gold dipped in popularity until 1920 when Cartier began selling its Trinity Ring, which incorporated yellow, white, and rose gold all in one piece.
A few other brief rises and falls in popularity eventually led to a comeback in the 1950s, when Audrey Hepburn’s husband Mel Ferrer gifted the stylish star a stackable set of engagement and wedding rings in yellow, white, and rose gold.
Today, rose gold’s popularity continues to rise. More and more people are purchasing rose gold jewelry—especially engagement rings, due to their romantic coloring.
Are Rose Gold Engagement Rings the Real Deal?
You might be wondering: is rose gold real gold? The answer is yes. The only difference between rose gold and its counterparts is in the presence of other metals.
Although it is an alloy metal (much like white and traditional gold), rose gold is definitely real gold. It’s simply combined with small amounts of copper, and the combination gives it its distinctive pink hue. However, because it is made, there is no such thing as 24 carat rose gold because 24k has no other metal alloys or mixtures. The most common is 14k or 18k, with 22k being the highest.
Caring For Your Engagement Ring
An engagement ring is a cherished symbol of love and commitment. As such, it’s important to properly care for this special piece of jewelry. Be sure to clean it regularly, store it safely when not being worn, and get it professionally inspected each year. Following basic care guidelines will help keep your ring sparkling beautifully for a lifetime.
Celebrities With Rose Gold Engagement Rings
Many famous hands have worn engagement rings made with rose gold, so if you are wondering, “should I get a rose gold engagement ring?” Here are some celebrity examples that might help you decide.
Leighton Meester
The Gossip Girl star kept true to her classy character with her sleek multi-stone rose gold engagement ring. A gift from husband Adam Brody, the cushion-cut diamond ring made news once it was finally sighted.
Get the Look
Meester’s center cushion-cut diamond is delicately framed by two smaller tapered diamonds on either side. A three-stone diamond ring is often considered one of the most romantic choices thanks to each diamond representing a different stage in the couple’s life: the past, the present, and the future. If you’re moved by Meester’s trio of diamonds consider any of the following rose gold beauties.
Classic Tapered Baguette Ring
Classic engagement rings come in rose gold too! The lush rose gold band of the Classic Tapered Baguette Ring highlights the shine of the center stone diamond, which can be either round or cushion-cut. A side accent of two baguette diamonds contributes sparkle from either side resulting in a sleek yet luxurious-looking ring.
Classic 3 Stone Ring
Like Leighton’s ring, the sleek lines of the Classic 3 Stone Ring naturally draw the eye toward a vibrant cushion-cut diamond. The smaller round-brilliant diamonds bring glamour and effectively prove that you don’t need a larger size to sparkle brightly.
Blake Lively
Choosing rose gold seems to be a Gossip Girl tradition, as evidenced by Blake Lively’s rose gold 12-carat pink-diamond engagement ring. The ring, which features an oval center stone and a delicate band of diamonds that act as a solitaire enhancer, was designed by Lorraine Schwartz and is estimated to have cost a whopping $2 million dollars.
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Want to copy Lively’s lux style? Opt for oval, colored diamonds perched atop diamond-encrusted rose gold bands.
Fancy Vivid Orangey Pink Diamond
This incredibly vivid Fancy Orangey-Pink Diamond will effortlessly bring out the rosy hues of a rose gold metal band. The pear-cut diamond acts similarly to oval-shaped diamonds by creating a lengthening effect on fingers thanks to its long table.
Eleanor Classic Ring
Like Lively’s ring, the Eleanor Classic Ring is rose gold and decked with delicate melee diamonds. For an added layer of glam, the Eleanor also contains a small hidden halo of diamonds at the base of the solitaire stone.
Alison Brie
Given to her by her husband Dave Franco, Alison’s rose gold engagement ring features a massive sparkler. The ring highlights the round-cut diamond with double diamond halos set on a rose gold band – an eye-catching combination.
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The defining feature of Brie’s ring is the set of modern double halos that encase her round-cut diamond. The two halos are set on either side of the center stone, and they have a subtle hammered texture that catches the light beautifully.
Petite French Double Halo Ring
The Petite French Double Halo ring brings the bling in a major way. Two dazzling halos encase a round brilliant center diamond for a total of 56 sparkling diamonds that gleam and glisten. A smooth rose gold band provides a glam pop of color that is sure to spark conversations.
Teresa Palmer
In a daring move, Teresa’s engagement ring has a glamorous rose gold band, and a rose quartz center stone instead of a diamond. The slim band showcases French-set diamonds for a modern yet vintage look.
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Oval engagement rings are timeless. Follow suit with an oval diamond that commands attention thanks to its unique and out-of-the-ordinary characteristics. A rose gold band complements the center stone, especially when more diamonds delicately outline the band.
Fancy Vivid Blue 1.1 CT Oval Diamond
Like Palmer, think outside of the box when considering your primary stone. This Fancy Vivid Blue Oval Diamond is a unique and stunning piece that will have heads turning no matter where you go.
Petite Floating Gem Ring
A row of brilliantly handset diamonds extends halfway around the finger to create an illusion of an eternity band in the Petite Floating Gem Ring. The diamond is set in a cathedral style allowing you to show off your stunner at every angle possible.
Anna Camp
Anna Camp was proposed to by fiancée Skyler Astin in early 2016 with a spectacular champagne-colored cushion-cut diamond set within a rose gold halo band. The resulting ring is glamorous while not being too over-the-top.
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Evoke Camp’s stunner with champagne and light-yellow colored diamonds and a sparkling halo band.
Fancy Deep Yellow Cushion Diamond
This 1.47 Carat Fancy Deep Yellow Cushion-Cut Diamond is a near-perfect match for Camp’s center stone. The cushion cut allows for maximum sparkle by providing 58 expertly cut facets while the deep yellow color adds dramatic flair.
Solon Ring
The Solon Ring satisfyingly blends the classic solitaire ring with the modern appeal of rose gold. The intricate melee diamonds that line the band provide texture and added sparkle. As a result, the Solon Ring is anything but ordinary and the perfect complement to an extraordinary diamond.
Clean Origin’s Selection of Rose Gold Engagement Rings
If you’re looking for engagement rings, rose gold is unique but thankfully not too difficult to find. When browsing our collection, you’ll find that most of our engagement rings are available in rose gold. This distinctive coloring makes each of our already special settings even more unique.
One of our jewelry consultant experts can recommend the perfect jewelry, or you can browse our online store. Shop for rose gold bands in our Halo, Classic, Vintage, and Solitaire collections.
Custom Combos: Colored Gemstones
Custom rings are a one-of-a-kind gift to give your future spouse. One of the most distinctive parts of a gemstone is its shine and color. Colored gemstones are an excellent addition to made-to-order rings.
The best diamond colors to add to rose gold are deep purples, light pinks, rosy reds, and natural greens—Shop Clean Origin’s selection of colored diamonds here to find a diamond that you will love. Colored diamonds look stunning either on their own or alongside white diamonds, such as in a two stone engagement ring.
The Perfect Diamond Shape for Your Rose Gold Engagement Rings
When shopping for the ring of your dreams, you may have come across any of the following terms:
Do your research so that you choose the perfect diamond shape for your rose gold engagement ring. Traditionally, many ring shoppers go for the round cut but rose gold is anything but traditional.
Why not pair your unique style of metal with a unique style of diamond, such as the much-loved princess cut? Princess cut engagement rings are some of the most popular. Or maybe emerald cut engagement rings are catching your eye. Compare your favorite shapes, and shop by shape here. You will surely find popular styles to match your budget.
