Metals
When it comes to engagement ring settings and wedding rings, there are several metals to choose from. Each metal has its own characteristics, so personal preference really plays a part when selecting a metal type for your jewelry. Of course, there is more to know...
Platinum 
Platinum is one of the rarest metals and so it is extremely valuable. The annual worldwide production of platinum is only around 160 tons. Compare that to the approximate 1,500 tons of gold being produced worldwide per year and you can understand platinum's huge appeal.
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Yellow Gold
Yellow gold is the most common form of gold found in jewelry and is usually mixed with copper and silver. Its color depends upon the amount of pure gold in the alloy.
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True White Gold TM
James Allen is the only online jeweler to exclusively offer True White GoldTM - an extraordinary new alloy designed to stay white forever. It is the only white gold that never fades and never needs rhodium re-plating.
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Rose Gold
Rose gold is a copper and copper mixture that often appears in custom jewelry due to its distinctive reddish color. Sometimes it is also referred to as Russian gold, because it was popular in the early 19th century.
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