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YELLOW DIAMOND DELIGHTS NATURAL COLORED DIAMONDS ARE RARE AND UNIQUE
Natural fancy intense yellow diamonds are rare: for every colored diamond found, including fancy blue and pinks, there are at least 10,000 colorless ones. Yellow color in diamonds becomes noticeable to most people around grade M (the color scale for diamonds runs from D colorless to Z). When the color is very intense, it is classified as a fancy colored diamond. For fancy colored diamonds, the deeper, purer, and more saturated colors are usually the rarest, most costly, and most desirable. Yellow diamonds are particularly beautiful because of the natural brilliance of diamonds combined with the radiance of the color. Diamonds are the hardest of all gemstones and, therefore, reflect light with a brilliance that outshines all other gemstones. Colored diamonds have emerged as a favorite gemstone because of this unique glow. And because they are so rare, they make a unique style statement when set in jewelry.
Engagement
ring in 18k
two-toned gold features a L’Amour Crisscut
yellow diamond center surrounded by halo of round-cut diamonds, by Christopher Designs.
Yellow diamonds are a favorite both on the red carpet and as engagement rings. Celebrities, including Jennifer Lopez, January Jones, and Kim Kardashian have all worn big yellow diamonds. Even Elton John is reported to be the owner of a 25-carat yellow diamond ring. Yellow diamonds work well in vintage designs, too, where they sparkle with a special brilliance that adds character and substance to classic Art Deco or Art Nouveau designs.
5.08 carat cushion cut fancy yellow Forevermark Exceptional Diamond halo ring.
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