Yellow Gold

This precious metal consists of pure gold mixed with alloys such as copper for a warmer tone and silver and palladium to a paler colour. Its colour is perfect for a classic feeling of luxury! 

Yellow gold comes in varying levels of purity, measured in karat (or kt). The most alloys for gold are 18kt (75% pure gold) and 24kt (99.9% pure gold). Other purity levels available include 9kt (37.5%), 14kt (58.3%) and 22kt (91.7%). 

While a higher karat count is purer, it also makes the precious metal less durable. That's why jewellers tend to use 18kt, 14kt, or 9kt for jewellery that should last long-term. Like a striking engagement ring or wedding ring. 

Ruby

The ruby is a pink to blood-red coloured gemstone and a variety of the mineral corundum. Rubies are considered the gemstone of love, energy, passion and power. 

Across the world, goldsmiths have adorned crowns, tiaras and other crown jewels with blood-red rubies since the stone is a symbol of protection and prosperity. 

Aside from diamonds, rubies are the scarcest gemstones in existence and have always been very valuable. The deep red colour makes jewellery with rubies an excellent Christmas or anniversary gift. 

Ultimately, people see the ruby's unique colour and sparkle as a symbol of love, making them perfect for an engagement ring. Set your ruby in yellow gold to get that royal look!