18ct or 14ct gold set for the diamond I just bought?

[carrwash13]

So I just bought a 1.25 ct diamond off of whiteflash and now I need a wedding set. Should I go for 14ct or 18ct gold in the wedding set?

 

[slg47]

I would go 18kt if it is in budget.

 

[carrwash13]

Is there a huge price difference usually?

 

[Haven]

Whoever is making your ring should be able to give you a quote for both metals.

I would look at the two metals and see which one you prefer. I don't know much about yellow gold, but I wear a 14K rose gold band with my 18K rose gold diamond ring, and there's a big enough difference, visually, that I *really* prefer the 18K rose gold.

 

[Amys Bling]

See both in person so you get a feel for the color differences.

 

[RobertLejman_ISA_GG]

Both will have a different look. The 18Kt. is a purer metal(75% Gold), so it will have a brighter yellow look, but it will also be softer for the same reason. Therefore, it will scratch easier. That being said, I would prefer the 18Kt. Shank, with its "richer" look.

 

[carrwash13]

I forgot to add that I am getting white gold not yellow if that makes a difference