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A two tone wedding ring combines two metal colours in one band, most often white gold with yellow or rose gold, as two halves or a contrasting stripe. Savoir-Faire Jewellery makes two-tone bands to order in our Melbourne workshop, so you choose the colours, how much of each shows, and the width.
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Buying guide
Two colours in one ring raise questions a single-metal band doesn't: how it's made, which metals wear well together, and what upkeep the white part needs.
A two tone wedding band is made from two different coloured alloys joined into one ring. The common layouts are:
Three-tone bands use yellow, white and rose gold together. Whatever the layout, ask whether each colour is solid metal or a plated layer. Our two-tone bands are made from solid alloys joined at the bench; a plated colour wears through, usually first on the palm side where the ring takes the most contact.
Mostly to bridge metals. If your engagement ring is white but your everyday jewellery is yellow, or the reverse, a two-tone band sits comfortably with both. Mixed metals give you freedom: you're no longer choosing one colour for life.
Two-tone also echoes an engagement ring that already mixes metals. Our Zendaya is offered with a white gold head on a yellow gold band, so the diamond sits in white claws while the band stays warm. A band with the same two colours completes the pair.
Two gold colours in the same purity are the simplest pairing: 18ct white with 18ct yellow, or 14ct white with 14ct rose. They wear at a similar rate, so the band ages evenly.
Platinum with gold is possible, but the two halves age differently. A scratch on platinum moves the metal and leaves a soft patina, while gold sheds a little each time and thins very slowly over decades.
The white part needs one more decision. White gold is rhodium plated, and a daily-worn ring needs re-plating roughly every 12 to 18 months; on a two-tone band the yellow or rose section has to be masked off while the white part is re-plated. Platinum is naturally white and never needs plating.
Our verdict: for most couples, white and yellow (or rose) gold in the same purity is the straightforward choice. Choose platinum for the white part if you'd rather never re-plate.
Match the part that touches it. When two rings of different hardness rub together, the softer one wears faster where they meet. On a two-halves band, put the colour that matches your engagement ring's metal on the edge that sits against it, and the contrast on the outer edge. That gives you the look of mixed metals without the wear of mixed metals. Our wedding ring guide explains the hardness trap in more detail.
Width decides how well two colours read. On a men's band of 7mm or more, each colour has room to show clearly, whether as halves or a centre stripe. On a slim 2-3mm band, a second colour can shrink to a thin line that's hard to see. A flat face shows a stripe more crisply than a domed one.
Men's bands also carry about three times the metal of a slim women's band, so purity moves the price a long way: the same men's band in 9ct costs less than half its 18ct price. See our men's wedding bands for the widths and profiles a two-tone band can start from.
Each two-tone band is quoted for its design, because the price depends on the two metals, how much of each is used, and the width. The metal follows the same rules as our other bands: yellow, white and rose gold cost the same at the same purity, and platinum costs the same as 18ct gold. What a two-tone band adds is the bench work of joining two alloys.
Our bands take around three weeks from payment. A two-tone design takes longer, and we confirm the timing before you pay, so start three to four months before the wedding. Book a free consultation, in person or by video, and we'll show you a 3D render of your band before anything is made.
Straight answers from our Melbourne jewellers.
Not at the moment. Savoir-Faire Jewellery makes every two-tone band to order, so you choose the two colours, the layout and the width, and see a 3D render before it's made.
Not quite. A two-tone ring combines two metal colours in one band. Mixed metals usually means wearing rings of different metals together, such as a yellow gold band beside a white gold engagement ring.
Yes. White gold is rhodium plated, and a daily-worn ring needs re-plating roughly every 12 to 18 months, with the coloured section masked off. Choose platinum for the white part and it never needs plating.
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Every ring on this page is a starting point. A few considered changes — metal, setting, stone, band — and it becomes unmistakably yours, without starting from scratch.
Pick any ring on this page as your starting point. Change the metal, restyle the setting, swap the stone, adjust the band — keep what works, change what doesn't.
Pick any ring on this page as your starting point. Change the metal, restyle the setting, swap the stone, adjust the band — keep what works, change what doesn't.
Customer Reviews
Every piece is made to order, so we take feedback on fit, finish, and service seriously. Here's what recent clients have told Google.
“Amazing service. Our engagement ring is stunning. So reliable and always making sure that they get everything right. Now we’re organising for them to start making our wedding rings. Thank you so much.”
Yes. Any two gold colours can be combined, including rose with white. Keeping both colours in the same purity, such as 14ct, means they wear at a similar rate.
Longer than our standard three weeks, because two alloys are joined by hand. We confirm the timing before you pay, so start three to four months before the wedding.
Work one-on-one with a diamond specialist. Live 3D renders, no revision limit, no handovers — approved when you say it's approved.
Work one-on-one with a diamond specialist. Live 3D renders, no revision limit, no handovers — approved when you say it's approved.
Made to order by master jewellers in our Melbourne workshop. Insured shipping, signature box, in your hand in around three weeks.
Made to order by master jewellers in our Melbourne workshop. Insured shipping, signature box, in your hand in around three weeks.
Andrew Nanai
a week ago · Google review
“Fantastic experience with Tom and Conor. I needed an engagement ring urgently and they delivered beyond expectations. The ring is absolutely stunning, the craftsmanship is exceptional, and the whole process was smooth and professional. Couldn’t be happier with the result, highly recommend.”
Liam Cox
5 months ago · Google review
“Conor was an absolute pleasure to deal with.He has tremendous attention to detail. He crafted a 1.5 carat diamond in 18ct gold solitaire, which I absolutely love. He spent a lot of time with me ensuring that he understood exactly what I wanted. I would absolutely recommend his business and I will definately be purchasing from him again. He is a testament to when you love what you do,and you treat people well, success is a given.”
Sharon Morrissey
8 months ago · Google review
