Fancy Colour Diamond Engagement Rings
Fancy colour diamonds have colours beyond the standard D-Z colours range of white to yellow. Some of these fancy colour diamonds showcase exceptional rarity. Shades like red and purple hold immense value. Popular hues include blue, pink, and black, ideal for unique engagement rings. These colour diamonds retain value and are extremely durability due to them being natural diamonds. This makes them excellent alternatives to traditional gemstones.
Fancy Pink Diamond Engagement Rings
Pink diamonds are the most expensive fancy colour diamond. Certified natural fancy vivid pink diamonds prices are 20 times the price of a white diamond. These beautiful pink diamonds represent femininity and romance. They are associated with tenderness and compassion. Having a pink diamond in your engagement ring symbolizes eternal love and commitment. Pink diamonds pare exceptionally well with Rose gold. The rosy, bronze hue of the metal compliments the soft pinks of the diamond in a beautiful harmony.
Fancy Blue Diamond Engagement Rings
Blue diamonds, often termed “sky blue” or “baby blue,” exude a serene charm coveted by collectors. Ranging from subtle pastel tones to vivid hues reminiscent of clear skies, these diamonds captivate with their rarity and mesmerizing coloration. Their scarcity and association with tranquillity make them highly sought after, embodying a sense of calmness and purity. These diamonds, prized for their ethereal beauty, offer a unique allure, making them a captivating choice for collectors and those seeking a distinct touch of elegance in their jewelry repertoire.
Fancy Black Diamond Engagement Rings
Carbonado or commonly known as the black diamonds are also considered fancy colour diamonds. The “black” diamond is a heavily included diamond that consist of diamond, graphite, and amorphous carbon. These diamonds are naturally grey. The pure black diamond is then achieved with a heat treatment. This gives the black diamond the clean opaque black look. Black diamonds are among the most affordable of diamonds. Only the daring few choose black diamonds as their engagement center stone. Black diamonds pair well with any metal colour.
Fancy Yellow Diamond Engagement Rings
Fancy yellow diamonds are found on the standard D-Z colour chart for white diamonds. They fall in the M-Z bracket of this chart. Yellow diamonds are the most common of the fancy colour diamonds, this makes them the most affordable of the fancy colour diamonds. The yellow hue in the diamond comes from the presence of Nitrogen in the carbon composition. Yellow diamonds pare the best in yellow gold. The combined hues of gold and yellow makes a beautiful ring that can be compared to the golden sun.
Fancy Green Diamond Engagement Rings
Fancy green diamonds exhibit their captivating coloration due to natural radiation from nearby rocks, which traps electrons, resulting in a green surface hue. This unique process can create patterns where the stone may showcase green patches or surface coloration. However, during polishing, some of the natural green can be lost as it primarily resides in the external layer of the gem. If the colour is not lost during the polishing stage, the diamond is awarded a natural green colour grade.
Loose Fancy Coloured Diamonds
Build your ultimate dream with our engagement ring builder. Choose from our wide selection of fancy colour diamonds in various shapes and sizes. Set your desired diamond in a beautiful setting from our collections or if you want something extra special design your very own custom engagement ring with Cape Diamonds. This is where you can let your creativity loose and create the symbol of your everlasting love.
Fancy Diamond Engagement Ring Guide
Some diamonds just look better in certain engagement rings. Read our take on which fancy colour diamonds work in which metal. Learn about how you can make your fancy colour diamond pop with engagement ring design, stone cut and other little details that make a big difference!
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