Just about any gemstone and diamond will match beautifully with your yellow gold engagement ring. If you are buying a yellow gold diamond ring, you’ll need to keep the 4Cs – color, clarity, cut, and carat weight – in mind when finding the best center stone that fits into your budget. You’ll want to pay special attention to the last C, carat weight, for traditional solitaire ring styles so you can ensure that you proportion your ring correctly. To learn more about diamonds, visit our Diamonds 101 page. While yellow gold diamond engagement rings are the most popular, buying a ring with rubies, sapphires, or other gemstones can be a unique, standout choice. To learn more about gemstones, visit our Colored Gems 101 page.