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Yellow gold, white gold, rose gold or platinum?

What really differs between our four metals — colour, weight, durability and upkeep — and which one suits the way you live.

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Yellow gold and platinum bands

All four of our metals are precious and made to last a lifetime. The differences are colour, weight and how they age.

At a glance

MetalColourFeelUpkeep
18k yellow goldWarm, classicMedium weightPolish every few years
18k white goldBright white (rhodium plated)Medium weightRe-plate every 1–2 years, free with lifetime care
18k rose goldSoft pink, deepens with ageMedium weightVery durable thanks to copper
PlatinumNaturally whiteDense and heavyDevelops a soft patina; refinish on request

Our advice

If you work with your hands, platinum or rose gold will wear best. If you love warm skin tones, yellow gold. If you want bright white sparkle around a diamond, white gold or platinum — platinum costs more but never needs re-plating.

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