Fairmined Gold: How to Choose Between Yellow, Rose, and White Gold for Your Engagement Ring

Your engagement ring is a sign of your eternal love; it’s an heirloom to hand down to the next generation and a promise for the future. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed when choosing an engagement ring, but it’s best to start with the basics. The metal you choose sets the tone for the design, and if you’re looking for a sustainable engagement ring, fairmined gold is the best option. 

When you choose fairmined gold, you’ll help to support responsible mining, providing safer working conditions and fair wages for miners. At Valley Rose, all our engagement rings are available in fairmined yellow, rose, or white gold, giving you the perfect foundation for a modern heirloom. Choosing the right type of gold is about more than color; it’s also about values.

What is Fairmined Gold?

Fairmined gold is certified gold from responsible artisanal and small-scale (ASM) companies, who can prove that the gold is traceable, ethically sourced, and that the gold mining supports community development. To be certified as fairmined gold, these operations also have to abide by strict labor standards, ensure safe working conditions, and implement environmentally-friendly practices, such as reducing their mercury use.

If you’re looking for a luxury engagement ring that’s sustainable, fairmined gold is the perfect place to start. The traceability of this metal guarantees its origin, giving you the confidence that you’re making the right investment when designing your engagement ring. Our small-batch production engagement rings are made using 100% fairmined gold, and you can select either yellow, rose, or white gold when you choose your setting or design a custom engagement ring.

Yellow Gold Engagement Rings: The Timeless Classic

Yellow gold engagement rings are a timeless trend, ideal for couples searching for a more traditional ring or who want to lean into vintage designs. Lab-grown diamonds are the perfect match for yellow gold as the metal’s warmth helps to illuminate the stone’s brilliance, giving you even more sparkle.

If you’re choosing a unique engagement ring with an intricate silhouette, like our ‘Avaluna’ halo engagement ring, then yellow gold can help to highlight these details. Another clever way of using yellow gold is to pair it with a sapphire stone to give you a vibrant contrast that will make the stone appear larger.

Rose Gold Engagement Rings: A Romantic Alternative

If you’re a romantic at heart, you’ll naturally gravitate towards rose gold engagement rings. This softer metal has a natural blush tone that feels contemporary, ideal for modern couples who want to choose a colorful gemstone. Rose gold is universally flattering for all skin tones and is our go-to choice for nature-inspired engagement rings and Fairycore designs, like our ‘Siriwen’ engagement ring.

White Gold Engagement Rings: Contemporary Classic

When in doubt, consider the option of a white gold engagement ring. It’s one of the most versatile types of metals and is ideal for emphasizing clean lines or enhancing the look of geometric cuts, like emeralds. Our ‘Nova’ marquise engagement ring is available in white gold, creating a more harmonious design between the setting and your lab-grown diamond.

Get the Best of Both Worlds with a Bespoke Fairmined Gold Engagement Ring

At Valley Rose, we know how important it is to choose the right metal for your engagement ring. There’s a lot to consider, from your lifestyle to your skin tone and how the metal will change the appearance of your ring.  

Our small-batch production methods allow you to customize your sustainable engagement ring setting with your choice of fairmined gold, or you can create an entirely bespoke design. Book a free virtual consultation today or explore our ready-to-ship engagement rings.