Can a ring's band and its setting be made out of different metals?

That would depend on the setting in question. Certain settings can be added onto a ring's band at a later date (for example, prong settings, cluster settings and ballerina settings) while other settings are built into the band itself, and are created as part of the casting process (channel settings, pave settings and bezel settings), not to mention that there are certain jewelry settings (such as the flush setting, the tension setting and the invisible setting) which are composed of the band itself. If you are referring to settings which can be smelted onto the ring's band then I see no reason why your ring can't have different metals for its band and its setting. However, rings with bands and settings made out of different metallic alloys are not that easy to come by. You should be aware that such an unusual ring design may cost you a little extra since you would probably have to have the ring custom made. I suggest that you make sure that the metals you chose complement each other, the ring's design and the gemstones mounted onto the ring, before you have your jeweler manufacture your ring. Also, I would check that the setting's metal can actually be used in making your chosen setting. For instance, high karat gold may be problematic in delicate settings (such as prong settings, whose small metal claws can easily bend and break) due to its malleability. Consult with your jeweler on which metals should be used in which settings.

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Another good idea would be to have your ring's setting electroplated with a thin layer of yellow gold. That way it won't matter whether the setting can be separately added to your band or whether it is built it, it can still be coated with the metal of your choice. However, make sure to ask your jeweler whether he will be able to electroplate your ring's setting before purchasing your ring.

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If you have your heart set on a built in ring setting, a setting which cannot possibly be made out of a different metal than the ring's band, then perhaps you should consider having your ring made with two intertwined metal bands, or a double metal band. These particular ring designs will be able to incorporate different metals into one ring (as the bands are cast separately and later soldered together). Or, if you do not like the idea of having a split double banded ring, then perhaps you could look into a bridal set composed of one platinum band and one yellow gold band. A bridal set is a pair of matching rings which are soldered together, and are meant to be worn as one unit. The two rings represent the engagement ring and the wedding band. Subsequently, you could have the engagement ring made out of platinum and the wedding band made out of yellow gold (or vice versa).

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If none of the above suggestions are to your liking, then a good alternative would be to have your engagement ring band made out of platinum and then have it set with yellow fancy colored diamonds or yellow-hued gemstones (such as topaz, citrine and yellow sapphire). Or, having your ring's band made out of yellow gold and setting it with colorless diamonds or colorless sapphires. That way you still have the silvery-white and yellow color scheme going, and you don't have to muck around with split bands, bridal set or custom made ring settings.

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