Hence the existence of sterling silver, which is a mix of pure silver and copper. Sterling silver is slightly harder than gold, therefore, it is less susceptible to the scratches that are unavoidable with a piece of jewelry that endures daily use. CON: The hardness of sterling silver is both its pro and its con.

Durability. When shopping for a piece you’ll wear every day, like an engagement ring, white gold is a much better bet for long-standing durability and resistance to wear. Silver is soft and easy to scratch and can change shape slightly with wear and tear, while white gold is resistant to both corrosion and impact.

Silver is a natural, white precious metal. However, while it is very affordable, silver is not suited to engagement rings because it is a very soft metal that bends out of shape easily. Silver is more suited to fashion jewellery that you wear occasionally.

yellow gold

If your goal is to have the diamond look larger, consider going for the halo in white gold to create the illusion of the whiter diamond being more of the focal point. If you want a generally more uniform and delicate look, go for an entirely rose or yellow gold ring.

G-J (Near Colorless) Diamond Color Near colorless diamonds, (G, H, I, and J grades,) are the best value in diamonds. G color is just one step down from the truly Colorless tier, so it still appears very colorless.

In terms of clarity, the most popular range for a diamond engagement ring is the VS1-VS2 diamond. Colour is also a factor to consider when thinking about Clarity. For example, it will be much easier to spot imperfections in a very clear white diamond than in a yellow diamond.

It will sparkle more because the inclusions are on the edge of the diamond and not interfering with the light as it travels through the centre of the stone. SI2 clarity inclusions can either be: Dark crystal inclusions. White feather inclusions.

FL (or Flawless) is the highest grade for clarity. An FL diamond has no imperfections even when magnified 10x by a professional. For color, D or completely colorless diamond is the highest grade. While flawless and colorless diamonds are extremely rare, cut determines a diamond’s true value.