Yellow gold is the classic wedding ring material — warm, genuine, and carrying real value. Made from quality alloyed gold for everyday durability. Gold marks and scratches more readily than titanium or tungsten, but it can be polished back to its original look. For a precious metal that holds sentimental and material value over the long term, yellow gold is the traditional and dependable choice. 9ct for harder everyday wear, 18ct for richer colour.
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Solid gold (9ct, 14ct or 18ct) is soft enough to scratch but won't rust, tarnish or react with skin in any of the alloys we sell. Clean it every few weeks by soaking for 10 minutes in warm water with a drop of dish soap, then brushing gently with a soft toothbrush and drying with a lint-free cloth. Higher carats (18ct) are richer in colour but softer and pick up more wear marks than 9ct, which is the most common everyday choice in NZ.
Remove gold rings before the gym, gardening with sand or grit, and pool chemicals — chlorine can attack the alloy metals (copper, silver, zinc) over time and weaken the band, particularly in 9ct. A jeweller can re-polish and re-rhodium-plate white gold every 2–3 years to bring back the bright finish; yellow and rose gold need only a buff. Gold rings can be resized up or down several sizes throughout your life.
9ct is the most common choice in NZ — it's harder, more affordable, and holds up better to manual work. 18ct has a deeper yellow colour and higher gold content, but it scratches more easily and costs roughly twice as much. Office workers often pick 18ct; tradies usually go 9ct.
White gold is naturally a pale grey-yellow and is rhodium-plated to give it that bright silver-white finish. The plating wears off gradually over 2–3 years of daily wear, after which any NZ jeweller can re-plate it for around $80–120. Some buyers prefer to let the natural warm tone show through.
Yes — gold is one of the easiest metals to resize, up or down several sizes. NZ jewellers typically charge $60–150 depending on the change. Rings with channel-set stones or full eternity bands are harder to resize and may need a sizing bead instead.
Pure gold is hypoallergenic, but the alloy metals mixed into 9ct and 14ct (mainly copper, silver and sometimes nickel) can cause reactions in sensitive skin. NZ-sold gold is generally nickel-free, but if you've reacted to costume jewellery in the past, ask for confirmation before buying or step up to 18ct or platinum.
Buyers choosing between gold and platinum mens rings usually weigh warmth versus weight — gold is lighter and offers yellow, white and rose tones, while platinum is denser, naturally white, and won't need re-plating. Both can be resized and last a lifetime with normal care.
Not Sure Of The Size You Need?
We totally get it. It’s our customers’ #1 concern, but we have 15+ years of helping you to solve this problem. The single best way to get an accurate size is to order our completely free ring sizer here.
Alternatively, we have compiled the most comprehensive suite of sizing options and tools on the internet which you can find here.
Don’t forget though, if you receive the ring and it is the wrong size, contact us and we can help!
Custom Made Just For You
Our custom made titanium mens rings are made to order. Because of this, it can take 2-4 weeks before the ring is complete and ready for delivery. You can rest assured that we will ship it to you as soon as we possibly can!
Any gold or platinum ring over $750 qualifies for a free titanium or tungsten ring of your choice. Simply add any in-stock (not custom) titanium or tungsten ring to your cart with your chosen gold or platinum ring, and enter the code: sidekick750 to get it for free!
Any titanium or tungsten ring over $200 qualifies for a free silicone ring of your choice. Simply add any silicone ring to your cart with your chosen titanium or tungsten ring, and enter the code: sidekick200 to get it for free!
Simply add any three silicone rings to your cart, and use the code “silibogo” during checkout. Easy!
Like diamonds, the gold that is used around the world can often be from conflict areas, and also areas where the working conditions for the miners are extremely poor. This is why we only use 100% Australian sustainable gold in this ring. You can rest assured that your solid gold ring from MRO is guilt free and made to perfection!
Custom Made Just For You
Our gold and platinum mens rings are custom made to order. Because of this, it can take 2-4 weeks before the ring is complete and ready for delivery. You can rest assured that we will ship it to you as soon as we possibly can!
Every ring in our range is built to outlast the work it’s worn through. Here’s what comes with yours, and how we back it.
Not the right size or finish? Swap it within 60 days. We send a courier bag — you send the ring back, no exchange fee.
Real heft in the hand. Nothing hollow, no plating to wear through. Same metal day one, day ten thousand.
If the metal cracks, chips, or fades during everyday wear, we replace the ring. Worn-out from years of work counts.
Dispatch
Dispatched within 24–48 hrs — NZ-wide tracked courier on every order.
Best to nail the fit on the first ring. Three quick ways to get there — pick whichever suits you.
