Designed in Melbourne · Made for You
A yellow gold engagement ring is made from gold alloyed for strength, most often 18ct, which is 75% pure gold. It's the warmest-looking metal and the traditional choice. Every Savoir-Faire Jewellery design can be made in yellow gold, in 18ct, 14ct or 9ct, with a certified lab-grown diamond, in our Melbourne workshop.
Yellow Gold
Prices include a lab-grown diamond from 2ct. Your final price varies with the diamond you choose.
Choosing a setting? Read our gold vs platinum guide.
Old Mine Cut Solitaire with Engraved Band
Buying guide
What the 'ct' on gold really means, how it wears over the years, and why the price of gold now matters more than it used to.
The "ct" on gold measures purity, out of 24 parts. It has nothing to do with the "ct" on a diamond, which measures weight. The two share an abbreviation, and it confuses almost everyone.
| Gold | Pure gold | Colour | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18ct | 75% | The richest, warmest yellow | Colour-led choices and rings worn gently |
| 14ct | 58.5% | Slightly softer yellow | Daily wear, active hands, a tighter budget |
| 9ct | 37.5% | Paler yellow | The lowest price |
Neither purity is a quality tier. 14ct is about 10% harder than 18ct, which you notice over years of daily wear, so it's a lifestyle choice as much as a budget one. Our yellow gold guide goes deeper on all three.
Yes. Yellow gold is the colour of the metal itself, so unlike white gold it never needs re-plating, and scratches polish out. The trade-off is that gold sheds a tiny amount of metal each time it's scratched or polished, so a gold ring thins very slowly over decades. That's why the claws holding the diamond are worth checking every year or two, and why 14ct is the better pick for a ring that will see hard work.
Gold prices have risen sharply, and gold has cost more than platinum since 2015. Two things follow:
Yes. Some designs, like our Zendaya, are offered with a white gold head on a yellow gold band, so the diamond sits in white claws while the band stays warm. Ask us about the same look on other designs.
Our gold and platinum guide compares them in detail, including which suits sensitive skin.
If you'll wear your engagement ring and wedding band together, match the metal: a harder ring slowly wears down a softer one where they rub. See women's yellow gold wedding rings and men's yellow gold wedding bands.
The price shown on each ring here includes a lab-grown diamond at the carat weight selected above the grid. See all lab-grown diamond engagement rings.
Straight answers from our Melbourne jewellers.
Neither is better, they suit different lives. 18ct has the richest colour. 14ct is about 10% harder and costs less, so it's the better choice for daily wear and active hands.
Solid 18ct and 14ct gold don't tarnish. 9ct, which has more alloy, can dull slightly over the years and polishes back. Unlike white gold, yellow gold never needs re-plating.
For our engagement rings, yes: 18ct yellow gold settings cost slightly less than 18ct white gold, and we price platinum the same as white gold. For wedding bands, all three gold colours and platinum are priced the same as 18ct.
Customise
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.”
18ct gold is 75% pure gold, alloyed with other metals for strength. 14ct is 58.5% gold and 9ct is 37.5%. The 'ct' on gold measures purity, not weight like the 'ct' on a diamond.
Yes. Some designs are offered that way, so the diamond sits in white claws on a warm yellow band. Ask us about the same look on any other design.
Clean it in warm soapy water with a soft brush, and take it off for swimming in chlorinated pools, cleaning with chemicals and heavy manual work. Have the claws checked every year or two.
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
