RING GUIDES

Learn About Ring Metals

Our rings are crafted in a curated selection of fine and precious metals, including platinum, yellow gold, rose gold, and white gold. Uncover the distinctive advantages and considerations for each metal type to make an informed decision about the perfect choice for your engagement ring

Mak & Co.'s guide to precious metals

Explore the unique allure of our metal guides curated by Mak & Co.'s design experts. From the luminous brilliance of platinum and white gold to the captivating warmth of yellow and rose gold, discover which metal perfectly suits your style and complements your ring.

Ring Metals

Platinum

Platinum, a naturally white and rare metal, is prized in jewellery for its attractive appearance.
Ring Metals

Yellow Gold

Yellow gold, a classic choice for jewellery, gets its warm hue by mixing pure gold with metals like copper and zinc. It's durable and exudes timeless elegance.
Ring Metals

Rose Gold

Rose gold, made by combining pure gold with copper and a touch of other metals, boasts a romantic pinkish hue. Its soft, vintage look appeals to many for its versatility and charm.
Ring Metals

White Gold

White gold, formed by blending pure gold with white metals like nickel or silver, presents a sleek, modern appearance akin to platinum or silver.

Platinum

As a colourless and lustrous metal, platinum is a great choice for
diamond engagement rings. The reflectivity of the metal enhances the
diamond’s sparkle, keeping it bright, colourless and icy. Platinum metal
is versatile, suitable for a wide variety of tastes and designs, and is
the perfect choice for a timeless engagement ring that will transcend
fashions and changing trends.

MCR78912-Halo Radiant
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MCR78911 (SD.emerald)
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MCR78910- SD.Radiant
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Yellow Gold

Golden yellow, a chameleon among metals, embodies versatility. Its timeless allure pays homage to tradition yet effortlessly embraces modernity in sleek, minimalist ring styles. Once reigning supreme in the realm of engagement rings, yellow gold took a backseat to platinum in the latter part of the 20th century. However, its sunny radiance is experiencing a renaissance, reclaiming its coveted place in the spotlight of popularity.

MC988179-HA.RB
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MC57881-HA.RB
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MC25763-HA. Radiant
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Rose Gold

Rose gold effortlessly lends a sleek and contemporary aura to modern ring designs. Its modernity, however, doesn't confine it solely to contemporary engagement ring styles. In fact, this modern metal possesses the transformative power to infuse an unconventional and contemporary edge into an otherwise traditional ring design.

MC988179-HA.RB
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MC57881-HA.RB
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MC25763-HA. Radiant
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White Gold

The gleaming allure of white gold serves as the ideal complement to colorless diamonds, boasting a radiant partnership. While diamonds
reflect the hues within rose or yellow gold, the neutrality of white gold or platinum emerges as a sensible and timeless choice for engagement rings. However, it's crucial to note that white gold requires periodic rhodium plating to maintain its silvery sheen. Opting for platinum, which doesn't demand such plating, could be a preference worth considering for long-term elegance.

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