The giving of an engagement ring is a very special moment in both the giver and receivers life. To really put the icing on the cake, you want to make sure that you have a beautiful ring, and yellow diamond engagement rings are certainly not something that you see everyday.
We are used to seeing that most diamonds are clear. The clarity, and lack of color is one of the key characteristics of a good diamond ring. However, some people do like to have something that looks totally different and that is a bit more unique. A yellow diamond engagement ring will certainly achieve that.
Yellow diamonds are caused be small amounts of nitrogen in the diamond as it is formed. The depth of the color will very depending on the level of nitrogen that is present. Generally, the lighter colored yellow diamonds tend to look a bit like classic clear diamonds that are off color, so it is the deeper yellow diamonds that are the most sought after and therefore the most expensive. These wonderful types of diamond occur naturally in mines all over the world, and are not necessarily specific to any one region.
Yellow Diamond Engagement Rings – A Celebrity Choice
A number of celebrities have started being seen with colored diamonds, such as a yellow diamond engagement ring, and as with any celebrity trend this pushes the price up. You might think that a perfect clear diamond would be the most expensive purchase, but colored diamonds such as those used in yellow diamond rings are very rare and therefore command a premium price tag. Obviously the expense of these gem stones means that alternatives are available.
Some jewlery houses are actually able to treat standard diamonds to give them a color. This is great if you are after a slightly cheaper way to get a colored diamond, although you will still be paying for a very expensive stone to start with. Also, the buyer should bear in mind that a colored treated diamond will loose it’s value as you are adding an artificial element to a naturally occurring stone.
It is not only these canary yellow diamond engagement rings that these unique gem stones are used in, there are more common, in smaller sizes, to be used for more intricate diamond ring designs. They will often be used as embellishment to add color to jewlery.
As with any diamond ring, determining which is the best for you will depend on the factors of color, cut, clarity and carat. The, fifth ‘C’, will be the cost of the diamond and this will heavily depend on the other factors. When you visit a jewelry shop or look for these diamonds online you will be guided through these factors, but it is always a good idea to have an idea of what you want in mind.
When you have picked your stone you will also need to pick a setting. This will be the grip part of the ring, and the ring itself. Depending on the depth of color of the fancy yellow diamond engagement rings that you have chosen, you will probably have a pretty good idea of the type of metal you want to go for. A deep yellow diamond makes for particularly nice yellow gold diamond engagement rings, whereas the light straw colored yellow diamonds look good with white gold particularly, or even platinum if you can afford the additional cost.
If you want something truly special for your future wife, then go for a rare colored diamond. Although these demand a higher price tag, it is worth it as yellow diamond engagement rings are a really special item.
Related posts: