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There was a time when mixing metals was a total no-no. But as engagement rings defy tradition more and more, we’re all about breaking the rules. These days, picking a mixed metals engagement ring feels super fresh. Plus, it affords the opportunity to switch things up more often if you’re looking to mix up your wedding band and engagement rings combo as well as with your everyday jewelry—let’s hear it for versatility. If you’re a fan of ring stacks, incorporating a mixed metal engagement ring or wedding ring into a stack feels incredibly modern, too.
Mixed-metal rings run the gamut from subtle to majorly contrasted. Combined yellow gold and white gold designs are pretty and a bit more traditional in feel, especially if you go for a timeless cut stone like a pear, oval, round, or marquise. Selin Kent, Single Stone, and Kian Design have impressive takes. Rose gold mixed into a design with yellow gold, white gold, or platinum has more of a fashion-forward look—a halo, prongs, stone setting, or band makes for a subtle accent in rose gold, yet appear totally eye-catching. Fred Leighton, Love Adorned, and Hearts On Fire have stunning options.
Oxidized metals or various metal finishes in combination make for a unique mixed-metal look, too. Sparkling diamonds and gemstones offset with such metals take on a raw aesthetic that’s perfect for alternative or edgier brides-to-be. Suzanne Kalan, Anna Sheffield, Todd Pownell, and Todd Reed have the coolest versions on offer from double bands to multi-stone creations.
One for more vivacity? Consider a ring with more than one stone such as Tiffany & Co.’s round brilliant diamond platinum ring offset with a pink diamond halo set in rose gold. Or, a colored center stone like Yael Designs yellow sapphire in a yellow gold setting joined with colorless diamond side stones set in white gold.
For the epitome of modern metal mixing, think beyond two-tone rings with Spinelli Kilcollin’s Anath ring. Composed of four linked rings in mixed 18K rose, yellow and white gold with pavé-set cognac, champagne, and white diamonds and a one carat solitaire white diamond, it’s truly breathtaking.
Ready to mix things up? Click through to see all of our favorite mixed-metal engagement ring styles, ahead.
Lori McLean Fine Jewelry Petite Paisley Diamond Cluster Ring
Courtesy of Lori McLean Fine Jewelry
$2,498 (SHOP NOW)
1stibs 0.90 Carat Marquise Diamond Set in Two Color Gold Solitaire Ring
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$2,500 (SHOP NOW)
Truly Zac Posen 1 Ct Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White & Yellow Gold
Courtesy of Truly Zac Posen
$3,599 (SHOP NOW)
Vera Wang Love Collection 1 CT. T.W. Oval Diamond Three Stone Engagement Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold
Courtesy of Vera Wang
$2,504.25 (SHOP NOW)
Zales 1/2 CT. T.W. Diamond Double Frame Ribbon Shank Engagement Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold
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$1,399 (SHOP NOW)
Erstwhile 1.09 Carat Edwardian Marquise-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Courtesy of Erstwhile
$13,500 (SHOP NOW)
Zales 1/2 CT. T.W. Emerald-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in 14K Two-Tone Gold
Courtesy of Zales
$1,899 (SHOP NOW)
Zales 3/4 CT. T.W. Quad Princess-Cut Diamond Octagon Frame Vintage-Style Engagement Ring in 10K Two-Tone Gold
Courtesy of Zales
Was $1,499, Now $899.40 (SHOP NOW)
Mark Broumand 2.15ct Old European Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
Courtesy of Mark Broumand
$21,995 (SHOP NOW)
Yael Designs Concert 18k Two Tone Ring Featuring 4.24 Carat Yellow Sapphire, Accented with 2.57 Carats of Ideal Cut Diamonds
Courtesy of Yael Designs
$28,421 (SHOP NOW)
Anna Sheffield Attelage Emerald Cut Ring Yellow Gold & Grey Diamond
Courtesy of Anna Sheffield
$5,500 (SHOP NOW)
Adel Chefridi Crown Set Ring in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum
Courtesy of Adel Chefridi
$5,840 (SHOP NOW)
Selin Kent Defne Pavé Ring in Yellow Gold with Diamond Marquise in a White Gold Setting
Courtesy of Selin Kent
$2,250 (SHOP NOW)
Ken & Dana Design Devon Vintage Inspired Mixed Gold Setting
Courtesy of Ken & Dana Design
Priced from $2,350 (SHOP NOW)
Kay Jewelers Diamond Bridal Ring 1/2 ct tw 10K White and Yellow Gold
Courtesy of Kay Jewelers
$2237.72 (SHOP NOW)
Jared Diamond Bridal Set 1 ct tw Princess-cut 14K Two-Tone Gold
Courtesy of Jared
$2,699.99 (SHOP NOW)
McTeigue & McClelland Emerald Cut Diamond Flora Embrace Ring, 18Kt & Platinum
Courtesy of McTeigue & McClelland
Available By Special Order (SHOP NOW)
Bibi van der Velden Fine Jewellery Polky Engagement Ring
Courtesy of Bibi van der Velden
approximately $1,390 (SHOP NOW)
Blue Nile Floating Halo Diamond Engagement Ring in 14k White and Rose Gold
Courtesy of Blue Nile
$1,190 (SHOP NOW)
Devotion Diamonds Grace Diamond Engagement Ring
Courtesy of Devotion Diamonds
Starting at $8.365 (SHOP NOW)
Sholdt Design Half Bezel Set Center Stone with Bezel Set Side Stones
Courtesy of Sholdt Design
Price Upon Request (SHOP NOW)
Brilliant Earth Mixed Metal Star Halo Diamond Ring
Courtesy of Brilliant Earth
Price Upon Request (SHOP NOW)
Kian Design Bianca & Oro Vintage Ring Mixed Metal Ring
Curtesy of Kian Design
Price Upon Request (SHOP NOW)
Danhov Unito Double Shank Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
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Priced from $5,850 (SHOP NOW)
1stdibs Vintage 1.55Ct Sapphire & 0.72Ct Diamond, 18k Yellow Gold Cluster Ring
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$2,489.77 (SHOP NOW)