Champagne Diamond Engagement Rings
by Celes
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If you’re looking for a timeless symbol of love to pop the question, consider looking at champagne diamond engagement rings. Colored gemstones are a wonderful way to express individuality and champagne diamond jewelry in particular is classic in color and will never go out of style. This type of ring is both timeless but distinct.
What is a Champagne Diamond?
According to the National Color Diamond Association, champagne diamonds are a rich, yellowish brown in the pastel family. While champagne diamonds originate from Africa, Australia and Siberia, the largest mine is the Argyle diamond mine in Australia.
Types of Champagne Diamonds
Colored diamonds, like those found in champagne diamond rings typically fall into one of three categories:
- Fancy – This classification indicates the highest quality colored diamonds. Fancy champagne diamonds are naturally occurring colored gemstones of the highest quality and may be priced higher than comparable quality colored natural diamonds.
- Off – Off-colored diamonds are those that do not quite fit into the category of fancy. These diamonds may be unevenly colored. They may also be too bright or not the right hue to fall into the champagne category. Due to the imperfections these diamonds may be found for a much lower price.
- Enhanced or Cultured Diamonds – Enhanced refers to artificially colored diamonds; in some cases this just means the natural color of the diamond was enriched to bring create a deeper hue. Cultured diamonds refers to engineered or lab grown diamonds. Both of these are typically more affordable than an equivalent natural colored champagne diamond.
In addition to the types, there are also several grades of champagne diamonds. C1 and C2 are at the low end of the spectrum and relate to traditional clear diamond grades K through M. C3 and C5 relate to N and Z. C5 and C6 approach the top of the pyramid. C7 is the highest rated champagne diamond; it is rare and expensive.
Champagne Diamond Ring Settings
With any colored diamond, particularly with champagne diamond engagement rings, it’s important to choose a setting that won’t compete with the diamond itself. For champagne diamond engagement rings, a simple setting is often the best. Many jewelers will recommend a solitaire setting for a chocolate diamond ring as it can be difficult to exactly match multiple chocolate diamonds in the same setting. One possibility is to combine a beautiful chocolate diamond with flanking clear diamonds.
A wedding ring is a symbol that can be made even more special with a unique stone. Champagne diamond engagement rings are elegant and sophisticated. Natural white diamonds are no longer the ultimate in engagement rings – more and more people are realizing the value and the desirability of colored gemstones found in champagne diamond jewelry. With the right chocolate diamond or champagne diamond and a beautiful yet simple setting, you’re sure to give a symbol of love that will become a heirloom for future generations.
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