Metal Type
Platinum is the most expensive option, and for good reason. It’s widely believed to be the most secure metal for prong settings, so it’ll best protect your center stone. It’s dense and heavy, highly resistant to tarnishing, hypoallergenic, and requires less maintenance over the years than white gold.
Next in line is gold, which you might end up choosing for its great balance of durability and value as well as its wider range of colors. We offer gold in three colors: white and yellow gold are available in 10K, 14K, and 18K, while rose gold is only available in 14K and 18K. A higher karat (“K”) means a higher price tag, because the piece contains a higher percentage of gold and lower percentage of other alloyed metals.
Platinum is the most expensive option, and for good reason. It’s widely believed to be the most secure metal for prong settings, so it’ll best protect your center stone. It’s dense and heavy, highly resistant to tarnishing, hypoallergenic, and requires less maintenance over the years than white gold.
Next in line is gold, which you might end up choosing for its great balance of durability and value as well as its wider range of colors. We offer gold in three colors: white and yellow gold are available in 10K, 14K, and 18K, while rose gold is only available in 14K and 18K. A higher karat (“K”) means a higher price tag, because the piece contains a higher percentage of gold and lower percentage of other alloyed metals.
A typical platinum setting might cost somewhere between $1,300 and $2,000 before gems.
You can expect to budget around $750 to $900 for a 10K gold setting, $900 to $1,200 for 14K gold, or $1,200 to $1,600 for 18K.
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