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Oval lab-grown diamond engagement ring with pavé band worn on the hand

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The Raul Guide · Metals

Choose your metal: 14K or 18K, yellow, white or rose.

The metal frames your diamond and sets the mood of your ring. Here is how the six Raul golds compare in color, feel and care.

Solitaire engagement rings in yellow gold, white gold and rose gold
Karat explained

14K or 18K?

Pure 24K gold is too soft for a ring, so it is blended with other metals for strength and color. Karat tells you how much pure gold the alloy holds.

14K gold · 58.3% gold

Harder and more resistant to scratches. A practical, beautiful choice for a ring you wear every day.

18K gold · 75% gold

A richer, deeper color and a weightier feel. Slightly softer, so it shows wear a little sooner.

The Raul tipChoose 14K if you work with your hands or want the most durable finish. Choose 18K if a rich gold color matters most to you.
Compare

All six metals, side by side.

MetalGold contentColorCareGood to know
14K Yellow Gold58.3%Warm, classic yellowPolish with a soft clothHard-wearing for every day
14K White Gold58.3%Bright, cool whiteRhodium re-plating over timeKeeps the focus on the diamond
14K Rose Gold58.3%Soft blush pinkPolish with a soft clothWarm and romantic
18K Yellow Gold75%Rich, deep yellowPolish with a soft clothThe most golden color we offer
18K White Gold75%Luminous whiteRhodium re-plating over timeA softer, refined white
18K Rose Gold75%Subtle, warm blushPolish with a soft clothA gentler rose tone

Every Raul setting is crafted in 14K or 18K gold, in yellow, white or rose.

Care

Keep it bright for decades.

  1. Clean gently

    Soak in warm water with a drop of mild soap, brush softly, rinse and pat dry.

  2. Take it off

    Remove your ring for the gym, cleaning, swimming and gardening.

  3. Refresh white gold

    Re-plate white gold when the finish softens, and have prongs checked once a year.

Questions

About metals.

Is 18K gold better than 14K?

Not better, different. 18K has more pure gold, so its color is richer. 14K is harder and more resistant to everyday scratches. Both are excellent choices for an engagement ring.

Does white gold turn yellow?

White gold gets its bright white finish from rhodium plating. Over time, the plating wears and a soft warm tone can show through. A quick re-plating restores the finish, often every year or two depending on wear.

Is rose gold right for sensitive skin?

Rose gold contains copper, which a small number of people react to. If you have a metal sensitivity, talk to our team before you order and we’ll help you choose.

Which metal suits a colorless diamond?

All of them. A D–F diamond looks crisp and icy in white gold and creates a bright contrast in yellow or rose gold. Choose the color you love wearing.

Do you offer platinum?

We craft every setting in 14K or 18K gold, in yellow, white or rose.

Can my wedding band be a different metal?

Yes, though matching metals wear evenly side by side. Mixing colors is a beautiful, modern choice if you love the look.

Ready to choose?

Shop engagement rings by metal, or compare colors with our team in a free consultation.