Is Yellow Gold out of style?

[mrs jam]

Thanks, Deb. I did post pics of them, but I recently "consolidated" the diamonds in two of the bangles into one bangle so diamonds would go all the way around. I''ll post a pic later.

 

[JDgirl]

Is there a show-off thread for YG e-rings yet?

 

[pearcrazy]

I think that there have been a couple of them in the "Show Me the Ring" forum. Here's a link to one of them https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/yellow-gold-wedding-set-pictures.29121/=

Here's another with some repeats https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/please-show-me-your-yellow-rose-or-tri-color-gold-rings.26716/

 

[ursulawrite]

I live in NYC and don't know a single person my age (2 with a yellow gold e-ring. It's platinum all the way. And that goes for my friends back home in England, too.

I love the look of a yellow gold wedding band -- the Italians and Spaniards wear it so well -- but I'm not a fan of the metal for e-rings. Conceptual, wacky jewellery, maybe, but there are all sorts of negative connotations about yellow gold in my head (chavs, Mr T, rappers, knuckle dusters, sleazy cygnet rings, cluster diamonds...)

 

[ammayernyc]

Date: 11/2/2005 4:54:39 PM
Author: ursulawrite
I live in NYC and don''t know a single person my age (2 with a yellow gold e-ring. It''s platinum all the way. And that goes for my friends back home in England, too.

I love the look of a yellow gold wedding band -- the Italians and Spaniards wear it so well -- but I''m not a fan of the metal for e-rings. Conceptual, wacky jewellery, maybe, but there are all sorts of negative connotations about yellow gold in my head (chavs, Mr T, rappers, knuckle dusters, sleazy cygnet rings, cluster diamonds...)

I agree. I also live in NYC and literally not one of my engaged or married friends has a yellow gold engagment ring. Also, I can''t even remember seeing any yellow gold rings in the high end stores...

 

[pearcrazy]

Date: 11/2/2005 4:54:39 PM
Author: ursulawrite


there are all sorts of negative connotations about yellow gold in my head (chavs, Mr T, rappers, knuckle dusters, sleazy cygnet rings, cluster diamonds...)

I pity the fool who doesn't appreciate yellow gold !!

Going upstairs now to find my knuckle dusters !!

 

[aljdewey]

Date: 11/1/2005 2:31:03 PM
Author: Pyramid
I keep reading that people think yellow gold or white gold/platinum looks better with their skin.

What skin suits which color?

Is it yellow gold for darker skin and white gold for fairer skin?

Nope - it''s usually the opposite.

Causacasians typically have a green tone to their skin that is more complemented by yellow/ivory. It''s why most fair-skinned ladies look better in ivory wedding dresses, and in yellow gold.

Other nationalities with darker or more olive tones tend to favor whiter looks - i.e. white metals and white dresses.

 

[Logan Sapphire]

Date: 11/2/2005 4:58:52 PM
Author: AmandaPanda

Date: 11/2/2005 4:54:39 PM

Author: ursulawrite

I live in NYC and don''t know a single person my age (2 with a yellow gold e-ring. It''s platinum all the way. And that goes for my friends back home in England, too.

I agree. I also live in NYC and literally not one of my engaged or married friends has a yellow gold engagment ring. Also, I can''t even remember seeing any yellow gold rings in the high end stores...

Maybe it depends on when they got engaged? In my group of friends (29-31 yr olds), those who got engaged right out of college have yellow gold rings, probably b/c that was just about when the white metals were coming in. I have an English friend who is 26 and her wedding set is yellow gold. Interestingly, one friend who just got an enormous three stone ring upgrade still had it done in yellow gold. But I do agree that those who have gotten engaged more recently tend to have yellow gold rings.

 

[AGBF]

Date: 11/2/2005 5:11:14 PM
Author: aljdewey

Date: 11/1/2005 2:31:03 PM

Author: Pyramid

I keep reading that people think yellow gold or white gold/platinum looks better with their skin.


What skin suits which color?


Is it yellow gold for darker skin and white gold for fairer skin?

Nope - it's usually the opposite.


Causacasians typically have a green tone to their skin that is more complemented by yellow/ivory. It's why most fair-skinned ladies look better in ivory wedding dresses, and in yellow gold.


Other nationalities with darker or more olive tones tend to favor whiter looks - i.e. white metals and white dresses.

You are absolutely right when it comes to me: I looked better in an off-white bridal gown (but wore a pure white one out of a desire to keep the tradition for a first marriage). I also look better in yellow gold. (I am very fair. I am currently a blonde, but was a brunette when I got married.)

Some blondes are very tan, however. I, as a brunette, was fair with pink tones. Surely there are more variables than skin color involved in what looks good on someone? I can imagine one blonde friend who tans wearing yellow gold to GREAT advantage!

Also: why would lighter Caucasians be more green? I thought that some of us had more pink undertones and others, who were more sallow, had more yellow. I am pink and when I want to disguise extra pink on my face I use a little green cream to cover the pink. What does that mean!!??

I am very serious. I want to understand more about skin color and jewelry.

Deb

 

[kaylagee]

http://www.golditis.com/skintones.htm

http://www.newhampshire.com/pages/shoppingrings.cfm

http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip1463.htm

http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/mp/2003/10/27/stories/2003102701790100.htm