What to consider when you're looking for an engagement ring: Metal If there’s one thing that throws someone for a loop right off the bat, it’s choosing a metal color. It’s not something people tend to notice – until the moment they do. The good thing is, people tend to stick with the same colors for all, or most, of their jewelry. If your future fiancé wears silver, you’ll want to go for a white gold or platinum. If they’re always in gold, stick with yellow gold or even rose gold. Not sure? Take a look at their Instagram or Facebook pages. It just takes a few photos to zoom in on a gold chain necklace or a silver bracelet. Don't know what to look for in an engagement ring? We've got a few tips in our link in bio!