For years, white gold was the default. It was everywhere—engagement rings, diamond jewelry, everyday pieces. Then fashion shifted.

Today, yellow gold is having a major moment.

But here's the thing: I don't think it's just a trend anymore.

As a jewelry designer, I see yellow gold the same way I see a great leather jacket or the perfect pair of jeans. Fashion may ebb and flow, but some pieces become part of the foundation. That's exactly where yellow gold is now.

Why I Always Reach for Yellow Gold

If you opened my jewelry box, you'd find almost everything in yellow gold.

Part of it is personal. I love the warmth of it against my skin, and there's nothing quite like the way polished yellow gold catches the sun. It has a richness to it that I love. 

I also think yellow gold feels a little more relaxed.

Because diamonds don't stand out quite as dramatically against yellow gold as they do against white gold, the overall look feels a bit more effortless. You still get the sparkle, but it doesn't always announce itself first. For me, that's what makes yellow gold so easy to wear every day.

Fashion Changes. Great Jewelry Evolves With It.

Metal colors have trends just like everything else in fashion.

There was a time when rose gold was everywhere. Before that, white gold dominated. Right now, yellow gold is leading the conversation.

The difference is that yellow gold has proven it isn't just cycling through—it has staying power.

It works with everything from vintage-inspired styling to minimalist wardrobes, oversized tailoring, denim, black basics, and evening wear. It's versatile in a way that feels modern rather than trendy.

That's one of the reasons most of our in-stock collection is designed in yellow gold. It's simply the metal our clients reach for most often, so we build our collection around the way people are actually wearing jewelry today.

That Doesn't Mean White Gold Is Going Anywhere

This might surprise you, but I don't think white gold should disappear from your jewelry box.

In fact, most of my favorite stacks include both.

White gold has a way of making diamonds appear bigger and brighter. If you want maximum contrast and sparkle, it's hard to beat.

I especially love mixing white gold diamond-heavy pieces into an otherwise yellow gold stack. That contrast creates depth and keeps everything from feeling too coordinated.

The old rule that you have to choose one metal and stick with it? Thankfully, we've moved past that.

Why Yellow Gold Feels More Luxurious to Me

One of the reasons I continue designing primarily in yellow gold comes down to something that's hard to quantify.

Presence.

Yellow gold looks unmistakably like gold.

White gold is beautiful, but depending on the lighting, it can sometimes read closer to silver. There's absolutely nothing wrong with silver—it has its own place and aesthetic—but I love that yellow gold has a clear identity.

It feels warm.

It feels substantial.

It feels unmistakably luxurious without trying too hard.

Should You Choose Yellow Gold or White Gold?

The answer is probably... both.

If you're building your first fine jewelry collection, I'd lean toward yellow gold. It's incredibly versatile, easy to wear every day, and feels current without feeling temporary.

Then, once you've built that foundation, add white gold pieces where you want extra brilliance. Diamond studs, tennis jewelry, or a statement ring in white gold can create beautiful contrast against a collection that's primarily yellow.

The best jewelry collections don't follow rules—they reflect the person wearing them.

For me, that starts with yellow gold. And judging by the way people are wearing jewelry today, I don't think it's going anywhere anytime soon.