The eye catchy
sparkle and elegant glow of
yellow gold diamond ring is what makes them
unique and special from other types of
diamond rings. The timeless appeal and
classic designs of a
yellow gold diamond ring have made them one of the most popular
diamond engagement ring choices of many brides.
The
gold alloys used for making these
diamond rings are created by mixing zinc, silver, copper, and natural
yellow gold.
Diamond ring manufacturers often adjust the amount of these ingredients in order to retain the distinct
yellow color of
yellow gold diamond rings.
Yellow gold diamond rings can be classified into three groups such as 10k, 14k, and 18k
yellow gold diamond rings. Approximately 75 percent of 18k
diamond yellow gold rings are pure
gold by weight whereas 14k
gold rings only contain 58.3 percent of pure
gold. The percent of pure
gold by weight in 10k
diamond yellow gold rings is around 41.6 percent.
The
engagement rings that are made of 18k
gold are relatively more common and highly expensive among the three. This is mainly due to the natural radiant glow and stunning appeal of these
rings. So, if you are on a tight budget, it is best to settle for 10k or 14k
gold diamond rings.