Yellow, White or Two Tone Tulip Setting? What Our Clients Chose
By Clint Casmiro, Co-Founder, Smiro Studio · Updated October 29, 2026
Short answer: Yellow gold, by a wide margin. Of the 74 tulip rings on our public client pages, 52 are yellow gold, 7 white gold, 7 platinum and 5 two tone. On our Made To Order settings, 14K white and yellow cost the same, while platinum adds $600 CAD and 14K two tone adds $500 CAD to the $4,000 CAD six petal tulip.
Metal changes the look of a tulip a lot, because the petals are a lot of visible metal right under the stone.
Which metal do people choose for a tulip setting?
| Metal | Tulip client rings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow gold | 52 | 70% |
| White gold | 7 | 9% |
| Platinum | 7 | 9% |
| Two tone | 5 | 7% |
| Not stated | 3 | 4% |
The 74 tulip rings on our public Client Ring pages, read October 22, 2026.
That matches our orders overall: 76% of rings in the SMIRO Ring Report were yellow gold. More in are most engagement rings white or yellow gold.
One setting, two golds: the Oval Tulip Six Petal in yellow and white. In yellow the petals read warm and soft; in white they almost disappear into the diamond.
What is a two tone tulip?
A white head on a yellow band: the claws and petals in platinum or white gold, the band in yellow. The diamond sits against white metal, so it looks whiter, and the hand still sees yellow gold.
Jake and Kaitlyn's ring: a 3.06 carat marquise set in platinum with six tulip petals and a hidden halo, on a 2.4 mm 14K yellow gold band.
Oscar's 3.29 carat emerald is two tone the same way, with half petals. The full case for a white head on a yellow band is in two tone engagement rings, and a lighter version, white tips only, in rhodium tipped prongs.
What does a tulip look like in platinum or white gold?
Left, Carlos' ring: a 6.02 carat radiant in platinum, four double claw prongs, a hidden halo and pavé three quarters down the band. Right, Vinay's ring: a 3.06 carat marquise in 14K white gold with six claws and diamonds on the bridge.
White gold is rhodium plated and can warm slightly as the plating wears; platinum stays white throughout. See what is rhodium plating.
How much does the metal change the price?
| Metal | Oval Tulip Six Petal | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 14K yellow or white gold | $4,000 | Base |
| 18K yellow or white gold | $4,400 | +$400 |
| Platinum | $4,600 | +$600 |
| 14K two tone | $4,500 | +$500 |
| 18K two tone | $4,600 | +$600 |
CAD, setting only, before the diamond, October 2026. The same metal steps apply to our other Made To Order settings.
Rose gold is offered on 31 of the 72 tulip rings in our tulip collection, and on every custom ring.
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What is the most popular metal for a tulip setting?
Yellow gold: 52 of the 74 tulip rings on our client pages, 70%.
What is a two tone tulip setting?
A white head, platinum or white gold petals and claws, on a yellow gold band, so the diamond sits against white metal.
Does a tulip cost more in platinum?
Yes. On our Made To Order six petal tulip, platinum adds $600 CAD to the $4,000 CAD 14K price.
Is white gold the same price as yellow gold?
Yes, in the same karat. Our 14K white and 14K yellow tulip settings are both $4,000 CAD.
Can I get a rose gold tulip setting?
Yes. 31 of our 72 listed tulip rings offer rose gold, and any custom ring can be made in it.
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