Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond – The Diamond Certification Laboratory of Australia (DCLA)

Rethink Yellow Diamond Jewels: How Yellow Diamonds Get Their Colour

Yellow diamonds are making a stylish comeback. Whether offering a warm, earthy glow or a vibrant pop of colour, these fancy-coloured stones bring a fresh, contemporary edge to fine jewellery. They can be worn as neutrals, used as centrepieces, or layered for subtle impact—making them as versatile as they are striking.

The colour in yellow diamonds is the result of nitrogen atoms bonding with carbon within the diamond’s crystal lattice. This bond subtly alters the diamond’s atomic structure, changing the way it interacts with light. Specifically, it absorbs the blue part of the visible spectrum, allowing yellow tones to dominate. The Diamond Certification Laboratory of Australia (DCLA) grades yellow diamonds based on their colour intensity, classifying them as light, intense or vivid. The deeper and more saturated the yellow, the rarer and more valuable the diamond. Curiously, the lighter tones are often more affordable than white diamonds, making them an attractive alternative for those seeking something both elegant and unique.

Why Designers Are Embracing Yellow Diamonds

Jewellery designers are increasingly drawn to yellow diamonds for their warmth, individuality, and unexpected elegance. These stones challenge the norm, offering something joyful and radiant while still being refined. As the jewellery world moves beyond the conventional, yellow diamonds are gaining traction as centrepieces with personality.

How to Wear Yellow Diamonds

Once your collection includes the classics such as white diamond hoop earrings, tennis bracelets, stacking rings or a line necklace it’s easy to introduce a splash of colour. Yellow diamonds pair beautifully with white or rose gold and work well layered with other tones. Go bold with vibrant yellow bangles and cocktail rings, or opt for a more understated approach with a mix of pale-yellow and Champagne diamonds, as seen in Sethi’s neutral-toned confetti styles.

Yellow Diamonds: The Emerging Trend in Engagement Rings

More couples are seeking engagement rings that reflect their personal style rather than adhering to tradition. Yellow diamonds especially those in softer or more earthy tones offer a refined, alternative aesthetic that still feels timeless and romantic.

One designer, Root, recalled a client who brought him a family heirloom: a pear-shaped yellow diamond. He combined it with a matching white diamond to form a heart-shaped engagement ring. Initially, clients were hesitant about yellow diamonds, unsure whether they carried the same prestige. That perception is changing rapidly.

Designer Lau echoes this sentiment. “As our view of what defines a high-quality diamond evolves, I find myself drawn to warmer tones and even imperfect shapes, they feel authentic and special,” she explains. Yellow diamonds are increasingly favoured for their character, individuality, and natural charm.

Why Yellow Diamonds Are Here to Stay

There’s an undeniable joy and brightness that yellow diamonds bring. Whether in soft pastel shades or vivid canary tones, they evoke a feeling of sunshine and optimism, something many people are seeking in their jewellery today.

As the desire for unique and meaningful designs continues to grow, yellow diamond engagement rings are well-positioned to become the next generation’s classic. After all, who can resist a jewel that radiates light, joy, and a touch of the unexpected?

Discover the magic of yellow diamonds, your perfect piece may be one sunny sparkle away.

Yellow Diamond Toi et Moi Fetches US $240,000

Yellow Diamond Toi et Moi Fetches $240,000 — *3.61 carat fancy vivid yellow*

A “toi et moi” ring featuring a 3.61 carat fancy vivid yellow, internally flawless, pear-shaped diamond sold for $254,000 at the Phillips New York Jewels Auction.

It beat its low estimate of $240,000 but fell short of its $300,000 high estimate.

The platinum ring (pictured) set with a 5.03 carat D Color, internally flawless pear-shaped white diamond as well as the yellow diamond and isaccented with brilliant-cut diamonds and similarly cut diamonds of yellow tint.

Overall 70 per cent of lots were sold (by number and by value) raising a total of $2.58m

The auction, on 13 December, featured 146 lots with a strong emphasis on colored diamonds and gemstones, antique-cut diamonds, and signed pieces from renowned makers.

Cristina Rodrigo, specialist and head of sale, jewels, New York, said there was “a great deal of participation from across the globe, leading to strong prices for important pieces spanning style and price points”.

Source: IDEX

“Most Coveted” A 16.9 ct Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond

A flawless 16.92 carat vivid yellow diamond was unveiled last week at Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong.

Mumbai based Venus Jewel says the radiant shaped natural diamond is one of the “most coveted diamonds” it has released in its 55 year history.

It was cut from a 28.78 carat rough stone. Natural vivid yellow colored diamonds are extremely rare. One out of approximately 10,000 carats mined is a natural fancy color diamond. Of those only a small percentage are fancy vivid, the highest grading for color saturation and brilliance.

“We are delighted to present the Yellow Lava, a true testament to our craftsmanship, energy and dynamism,” said Rajesh Shah, a partner in the company.

“The name Yellow Lava is derived from its evenly distributed vivid yellow color and flawless clarity.”

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Holly Ramsay Perfect Yellow Diamond Engagement Ring from Adam Peaty

Congratulations are in order for Gordon Ramsay’s daughter, Holly, and her partner Adam Peaty.

The couple announced the news of their engagement on Thursday, Sept. 12, with an Instagram post filled with romantic couple’s photos and close-ups of Holly’s unique ring.

Peaty, a 29 year old swimmer and Olympic gold medalist, worked with Pragnell on the rock, which boasts a large yellow diamond on a gold band. On his Instagram Stories, the athlete revealed the ring took 10 months to come together.

“I trusted you with my vision and you delivered,” he wrote over a picture of Holly wearing the sparkler. “It’s perfect.”

In the carousel of snapshots, Holly wore a white bikini top and baby pink manicure, which complemented the colorful gemstone.

Proud dad Gordon, 57, shared well wishes to his 24 year old on Instagram.

“Congratulations to this gorgeous girl hollyramsayy. So happy for you and adam_peaty ! Hols, watching you become the woman you are today with your kindness and your love is absolutely infectious. Adam is a very lucky man! Welcome to the family,” he wrote.

Holly and Peaty became Instagram official on July 10, 2023, and in her engagement post on Instagram, she expressed how excited she is to wed her “best friend.”

“I truly cannot put into words how I am feeling right now. I still remember how big my smile was the morning I got home from my first date with you,” she wrote.

“Thank you for letting the little girl inside of me feel loved, seen and happier than ever. I love you & I cannot wait to be your wife.”

Source: People.com

Fancy Color Diamond Prices: First Drop in Almost Four Years

Fancy yellow diamond — Fancy yellow cushion cut diamond

The Index tracking fancy color diamond prices fell during the last quarter, for the first time in almost four years.

The Fancy Color Diamond Index, which monitors pricing data for of all sizes and intensities of fancy color diamonds, fell by 0.7 per cent during Q2 2024, according to an update published yesterday (30 July) by the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF).

The last recorded fall was back in Q3 2020 – in the depths of the Covid crisis – when the Index also fell by 0.7 per cent. That came after two quarters when sales were too slow for the FCRF to produce figures at all.

The trend over the last year or so has been of slower growth. The Index was up 1.3 per cent in Q1 2023, followed by +0.5 per cent (Q2); +0.4 per cent (Q3); +0.1 per cent (Q4) and +0.1 per cent (Q1 2024).

The New York-based FCRF played down the Q2 dip, describing it as “a minor fluctuation when compared to broader market movements”.

It said in a statement: “This stability is particularly evident relative to the sharper declines in the white diamond market and the Dow Jones index, which fell by 3.6 per cent and 1.7 per cent respectively during the same period.

Yellow diamonds (all sizes, all intensities) suffered the biggest drop, down 1.7 per cent. Pinks and blues were both down 0.3 per cent.

The FCRF said its Index had enjoyed an overall increase of 211 per cent since it began compiling data in 2005. During that time it said the price of yellow diamonds had risen by 56 per cent, pinks by 398 per cent and blues by 248 per cent.

Source: Idex

45 Carat yellow diamond could fetch $3.5m

A 45.07 carat fancy vivid yellow diamond is forecast to sell for $2.8m to $3.5m at Phillips New York on Wednesday (12 June).

It leads the New York Jewels Auction, featuring colored diamonds and gemstones, period jewelry, and signed jewels by Cartier, Bulgari, and Van Cleef & Arpels.

The square emerald-cut VS1-clarity stone has classic step-cut faceting, considered an unusual choice to best show off the color and draw out the illusion of greater saturation.

The Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF) gives the diamond a total visual score of 11 out of 12, based on inner grade (3), color dispersion (4) and undertone (4), noting that despite its depth percentage, excellent polish and symmetry grades, its visual presence translates to “a diamond appearing smaller in carat weight”.

The diamond will realize $77,657 per carat if it hits its high estimate. In March a 15.51-carat VS2 fancy vivid yellow diamond sold for $1.14m – $73,253 per carat – at Phillips Hong Kong Jewels Auction, beating its low estimate.

Source: IDEX

Christie’s Holds 2 Sales Despite Cyberattack

Geneva Christie’s went ahead with two of its Geneva auctions, one for jewelry and one for watches, despite the fact that its website has been down since late last week following a cyberattack.

“The Yellow Rose” diamond, pictured above, was the top lot in its “Magnificent Jewels” sale in Geneva.

The 202 ct. Yellow Rose diamond sold for $6.7 million at Christie’s Magnificent Jewels sale in Geneva on Wednesday.

On Tuesday, a smaller but historically significant yellow diamond the 101.29 ct. fancy vivid Allnatt was pulled from Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels auction at the last minute, despite carrying a $6.1 million to $7 million estimate.

101-ct Allnatt Yellow Diamond Could Fetch $7.2m

The 101.29-carat Allnatt diamond, described as one of the world’s most significant fancy vivid yellow stones, is to be auctioned at Sotheby’s Geneva, with an estimate of $6.2m to $7.2m.

The Type 1a gem, from South Africa, was named after the British racehorse owner and art collector Major Alfred Ernest Allnatt, who bought in in the 1950s. He had it mounted in a brooch by Cartier.

The Allnatt forms the heart of a flowerhead composed of openwork, brilliant-cut diamond-set petals enhanced with baguette diamonds.

It was last offered at auction in Geneva in May 1996 – as the ‘Property of a Lady’ – and sold for just over $3m. At the time it weighed 102.07 carats and was graded fancy intense yellow by the GIA.

It was subsequently repolished to its current 101.29 carats, which bought the color up to fancy vivid yellow.

The Allnatt diamond leads the Magnificent Jewels and Noble Jewels sale on May 14.

Source: IDEX

133 Carat Yellow Diamond Fetches $5.5 Million At Sotheby’s Auction

A 133.03 carat Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond achieved a sale price of more than $5.5 million, becoming the largest fancy vivid yellow diamond to sell at auction.

This was the top lot at Sotheby’s December 5 Magnificent Jewels auction in New York. The unmounted cushion modified brilliant-cut gem with VS2 clarity surpassed its high estimate of $5 million.

The diamond was purchased by Diacore, a diamond manufacturer best known for crafting rare, exceptional diamonds and high-end jewelry.

The company also has a joint partnership with Sotheby’s called “Sotheby’s Diamonds,” in which they manufacture and market diamonds specifically for private sale at Sotheby’s locations in London, New York and Hong Kong.

Source: Forbes