Yellow gold has a warm luster that complements diamonds that are set in the ring. While yellow is the natural color of gold, it is not the only metal that is used to construct a gold ring. The amount of gold present in the ring is measured in karats. A 24-karat ring is composed of 99.9 percent gold, while 18-karat gold only has 75 percent and half the mass of 12-karat gold is composed of other metals. While 24-karat pieces may seem the most desirable at first glance, they will be more expensive and softer than jewelry with fewer karats, as well as easily scratched or bent out of shape.
Yellow and Fancy Diamonds in Gold Rings
While the colorless diamond is the most popular of these stones, different looks can be found with colored diamonds. These stones can be created naturally or through enhancements performed in a laboratory. The range of colors available, from vivid yellow that matches the color of the ring to deep orange and pink, offers a myriad of design concepts for custom jewelry. These pieces, though, tend to be more costly, because colored diamonds are much rarer than the colorless variety. One option available to those searching for colored diamonds is to look at jewelry that has many small stones rather than one large stone.
At Williams Custom Jewellery, buyers can find a range of jewelry, from bracelets to earrings, including many one-of-a-kind pieces from jewelry designers. Those who are in Ontario may want to view pieces first hand, and can make arrangements to do so by contacting the company at 1-888-671-6999.
