Canary Diamond Rings
by Celes
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Finding a white diamond is not very difficult. Most jewelers have a wide selection of them to choose from. However, there is a type of champagne jewelry that is very difficult to find because it only seldom occurs naturally: canary diamond rings. This guide will take a look at why canary diamonds are yellow, what makes them so expensive, how they are graded and some general ideas on how to best feature canary diamond rings in your jewelry.
What Makes a Canary Diamond Yellow?
Diamonds are formed when carbon comes under intense pressure. The reason that diamonds aren’t all the same color is due to the presence of other materials at the time when the diamond is formed. Usually, the presence of other materials does not enhance a diamond’s beauty or worth. The more intrusion there is from other materials the less desirable a diamond will be once it’s been cut.
Canary Diamond Rings
This is not the case, however, with champagne diamond jewelry like canary or chocolate diamonds. When a canary diamond is formed, the foreign material present is nitrogen. This is what gives the diamond its yellow hue. The greater the quantity of nitrogen present when the diamond is formed, the more vivid and beautiful the yellow coloring will be.
Grades of Canary Diamonds
When you shop for a canary diamond you want to make sure that you understand the quality that you’re buying. Diamonds are rated on a color scale that ranges from most brilliant white down to dull or brown. This scale uses an alphabetic grading from D down to Z. As mentioned in my article on chocolate diamond rings, Canary diamonds do not follow the same grading scale as other white diamonds. Instead, they have been given their own classification ratings. There are four ratings for a canary diamond: light yellow, fancy yellow, intense yellow, and vivid yellow. Vivid yellow diamonds are on the high end of the value scale, and are the most sought after of the canary diamonds, and the most expensive. You can find a beautiful canary diamond ring in a wide range of prices, just be sure you understand where the diamond is in the spectrum of quality before making your final decision.
Canary Diamond Rings: Rare and Valuable
Canary diamond rings are quite rare and therefore tend to be more expensive than traditional white diamonds. Only about 1 in 1000 diamonds will be a canary diamond. And just as with any scarce and precious commodity, the price increases the more scarce the item is. Not all diamond merchants carry a good selection of canary diamond rings. Take a little bit of time to call local dealers to see whether or not they have stock available for you to view. You can generally find a great selection online, but it might be a good idea to first look at a few canary diamond rings in person to determine which of the four color grades you prefer. You may ultimately prefer a cognac diamond ring, for example
Purchasing a canary diamond ring is an investment in both quality and style. By doing a little homework at the beginning and comparing the prices between several merchants, you can be assured of getting a great deal on what is likely to become your favorite piece of champagne diamond jewelry. Your beauty and style are uniquely your own. Wearing canary diamond rings will set you apart even more.
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