Yellow gold and white gold wedding bands
Yellow gold wedding bands get their color from the alloy itself. Pure gold is soft, so it is mixed with copper and silver to make it hard enough for daily wear. The warm color runs through the whole ring, so there is no coating to wear off. Polishing is covered by our care plans, and it brings back the shine.
White gold starts the same way, with gold mixed with white metals such as palladium or nickel. Most white gold rings then get a thin rhodium plating for a bright, cool finish. Rhodium wears down over time, and the pale yellow of the gold underneath begins to show. The plating is renewed every few years. If you are sensitive to nickel, ask us about palladium white gold. It is offered if the piece qualifies.
Not sure which color is right for you? Our guide on how to choose a wedding band covers metal, width and fit. If you want a white metal that never needs plating, see our platinum wedding bands.
14K, 18K or 10K gold
Karat tells you how much of the ring is pure gold, in parts out of 24. 18K is 75% gold, 14K is 58.3% and 10K is 41.7%. The rest is other metals that add strength and set the color. More gold means a richer color and a softer ring. Less gold means a harder ring with a paler color.
A 14K gold wedding band is the everyday choice. It holds up well to daily wear, it keeps a good color, and it costs less than 18K. 18K has the deepest color and is softer, so it needs a little more care. 10K is the hardest and the most affordable, with the palest color. If you work with your hands, a lower karat is the safer pick.
Use the metal filter to narrow the list by karat and color. For a pink-toned option, see our rose gold wedding bands. For help choosing, read our guide on how to choose a wedding band.
Related Collections
Rose Gold Wedding Bands
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Platinum Wedding Bands
Naturally white bands that need no plating.
Diamond Wedding Bands
Bands set with diamonds, from pavé to eternity styles.
Men’s Wedding Bands
Wedding bands for men, in a range of metals and widths.
Women’s Wedding Bands
From slim stackable rings to diamond-set anniversary bands.
Yellow vs White vs Rose Gold
A guide to choosing between the three gold colors.
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Try on gold wedding bands in Snellville
Our showroom is in Snellville, near Atlanta. Bring your engagement ring and try gold bands against it in yellow, white and rose. Seeing each color next to your ring is the quickest way to decide which one you like best.
1905 Scenic Hwy N Ste 230, Snellville, GA 30078 · (704) 684-7530