60 Rose Gold Engagement Rings For Every Bridal Style

Rose gold may have emerged as a trend in the jewelry world, but the pink-colored metal is now officially a classic as an engagement ring. Achieved by adding copper alloys to gold, rose gold is a fresh and contemporary alternative for the modern bride who loves to be ahead of the fashion curve. Also extremely romantic, sentimental brides who look for meanings behind their baubles find rose gold to be the ideal engagement option. "It actually means love," says Madeline Fraser, CEO of Gemist, the try-before-you-buy jewelry site. "White gold means friendship and yellow gold means fidelity so rose gold has much more of a romantic quality to it, especially for something like an engagement ring."

Rose gold can have various tints, making it flattering for all skin tones. Those who prefer millennial pink and barely blushed tones can opt for the lighter 14k metal option, while those who like rosy shades can opt for the darker and dustier 18k rose gold options. More practical brides have another reason to love rose gold: durability. "Because it has that copper alloy, it will actually withstand a little bit more wear and tear," says Fraser. "You won’t get as many dings and scratches in it over time."

Of course, white diamonds are a stunning complement to rose-gold settings, but champagne, grey, and raw diamonds are lovely as ever in rose gold as well as colored gemstones like rubies, amethysts, morganite, and pearls. For an unexpected combination, opt for green emerald gemstones. "They’re complementary colors so they work together perfectly," says Fraser. If your personal style mantra is “Needs more pink!” then look no further than gorgeous gemstones like pink sapphire, pink tourmaline, morganite, and spinel. For a solitaire ring in rose gold, Fraser recommends emerald cuts. "The emerald-cut stone is a beautiful elongating shape. You can do a smaller carat size and it’s still really striking and gorgeous," she says. 

For a super romantic rose gold engagement ring, an antique style or setting with filigree or floral design will feel especially feminine and sweet. If your taste skews modern, a sleek solitaire or two-stone ring in rose gold is stunning. To give rose gold a fashion-forward twist, aim for contemporary elements such as a double band, east-west settling, or a unique stone shape like a shield, hexagon, or trillion cut. For a little more glitz and glamour, be sure to select a pavé or baguette band, or meaningful three-stone rings. Here are our 60 favorite rose gold engagement rings.