Yellow Diamond Guide
1 out of 16,500 carats is Yellow Diamond!
In the small niche of fancy-colored diamonds that are rare, yellow diamonds are considered the most common. It makes up 60% of colored diamonds, to put into perspective how rare these colored diamonds are- only 1 out of 16,500 carats is yellow diamonds.
1. Origins
They are primarily found in South Africa but also be obtained from many places around the globe. They are of different cuts and varying color intensity that can appeal to a wide audience of people.
These diamonds are one of the most popular fancy colored diamonds and it is available at a variety of price points.
2. How does it get its color?
White diamond prices tend to decrease as the diamond loses its colour and gains yellow hues. However, there is a point on the color scale when the color switches from faded yellow to an intense yellow shade. At this point, the prices shoot up and it is called a fancy colored diamond.
Natural diamonds get additional colors from impurities found in them. In the case of fancy colored diamonds, the yellow color is brought out by the existence of nitrogen that absorbs blue light.
3. Intensity levels
White diamond prices tend to decrease as the diamond loses its colour and gains yellow hues. However, there is a point on the color scale when the color switches from faded yellow to an intense yellow shade. At this point, the prices shoot up and it is called a fancy colored diamond.
Natural diamonds get additional colors from impurities found in them. In the case of fancy colored diamonds, the yellow color is brought out by the existence of nitrogen that absorbs blue light.
4. Diamond price
Generally the higher up the intensity scale the diamond price increases as well. In that sense, the fancy vivid yellow is rarer and hence more expensive. However, it all comes down to preference!
Fancy light yellow diamond might not be as expensive as the yellow diamonds of higher intensity but it has its unique flare to it!
A light-yellow diamond surrounded by small white diamond stones mounted on a ring accent the diamond and is a definite show stopper. Glaze Diamonds help find the diamond that matches perfectly for you at the retail price.
5. Engagement ring settings
What better way to make your engagement moment even more special than to add a bit of a twist to the traditional white diamond?
When choosing a stone cut for the colored diamonds there are a variety of options to choose from. In the case of a yellow diamond, the best cut would be the radiant cut or a cushion cut. The shape and facets are balanced to allow the yellow diamond to shine!
The setting of the ring is equally important. A yellow diamond surrounded by white small diamonds extenuates the main stone. Yellow gold is a popular choice when choosing the setting. Other options that are equally stunning are using white gold or platinum settings creating a lovely contrast with the yellow diamond.
Engagement approaching? With our wide range of contacts in the diamond industry, we at Glaze Diamonds will help you in making this special moment perfect by finding the right diamond and fitting it in a personalized setting.
6. Yellow Investment Diamonds
Fancy Intense Yellow 31+ CT
7. Popular jewelry settings
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