Discover the magic of yellow diamonds from the latest collection

• Are you on the search for a really good fancy diamond? Then you are in luck because this articles showcases how the yellow canary diamonds or fancy yellow diamonds are not only a good choice but also more affordable.

• White diamonds have a color scale that runs from D to Z. Here D is the pure white color while the further you go towards Z the color becomes more yellow through to becoming Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond.

• The diamond on the other end of the spectrum (Z) do not have a trace of whiteness and are fully saturated with yellow.

Natural Fancy Yellow Diamonds

• The yellow diamonds are quite common and affordable. On the other hand the other diamonds like the pink diamond for example are rare and do not even fall in the color scale D to Z.

• Hence the pink color diamonds tend to be more expensive too. When it comes to the cost of yellow diamonds they differ depending on several factors.

• To be more specific when it come to the cost, light yellow diamond can be compared to the J color white diamond.

• The Yellow diamond can be compared to the G color white diamond. While the strongest fancy vivid yellow diamond which is also known as the intense yellow diamond can be compared with the D color diamond. This is also the most expensive of the three.

Buy yellow diamonds

• If you have finally made up your mind to buy a yellow diamond; the first step is to establish your budget and decide on the size of the diamond you want to buy along with the color intensity.

• There is yet another decision to make and that is if you wish to buy the diamond as a set in jewelery or a simple rock on its own.

• If you are after jewelery like many tend to be; since it is usually only the collectors who opt for a rock by itself.

• A yellow diamond can be set quite nicely in a bright yellow gold jewelry such that it brilliance of the diamond is evident.

Guildhall Diamonds:

• It is often the case that the diamonds buyers have no or limited knowledge regarding the many facts about diamonds. While many tend to do some research prior to making an expensive purchase (like buying the diamond).

• it can hardly compare with the many years of experience that can be provided by Guild Hall Diamonds. In addition to which they also offer assistance and help while grading the diamonds.

An innovative collection of Yellow diamonds

• The Yellow diamonds are the perfect ones for those who wish to own an affordable piece of fancy color diamond. These fancy Yellow diamonds are also called the Canary Diamonds.

• The Yellow Diamonds in fact take the credit for making fancy diamonds very popular and a common trend among so many people.

• This has been deduced with the help of the statistical data that was gathered about Yellow Diamonds. Now that we know what is a yellow diamond, let us delve deeper into the topic.

The affordable one:

• Yellow diamonds fall in to the color scale for white diamonds. The color scale runs like this from D to Z where D color is pure white and it is a continual scale going all the way through to Fancy vivid yellow diamonds.

• Thus diamonds on the start of the spectrum are completely white and have no trace of yellow while on the other end of the spectrum the diamonds are fully saturated with yellow and no hint of whiteness.

• Colored diamond are known to be quite are, so how rare are yellow diamonds? These yellow diamonds are comparatively more common than other colors like the Pink diamond. In fact the Pink Diamonds are extremely rare and do not fall within the color scale described above.

• The good thing about the commonality of the Yellow Diamonds as compared to the other fancy colors is that they are more affordable.

• In terms of the actual cost of the Natural Yellow diamonds there are few more variations.

• It actually depends largely on the modifying colors on the certificate. For example the brownish – yellow diamond with usually have a big discount, but a pure Yellow diamond will not and thus be higher priced.

• On the other had an orange – yellow diamond and the greenish – yellow diamond will be significantly higher priced than the pure yellow diamond.

Grading Fancy Color Diamonds:

• When it comes to Fancy color Diamonds the main issue is about color and not clarity.

• The GIA inclusion plot doesn’t really give you the whole picture. For example it is unable to tell if the diamond is a crystal or even about the translucent features of the diamond.

• A fancy diamond is not simply a fancy diamond and grading a fancy color diamond is more difficult a task than you can imagine. Furthermore each grade is not a simple point, it is in fact a range.

Buying a Yellow Diamond:

• The only correct way of choosing a Natural Fancy Yellow Diamond is to do it in person. It is possible that you may be persuaded in to buying a particular quality but it is best to consult an expert if you are unsure what fits you best.

• The certificate may say many things, but when it comes to buying one it is essential to see it up front before making the final decision.

• Choosing a Yellow Diamond and making sure you have the right decision as far as the quality, cost and genuinely is concerned can be tough.

But here are a few facts about yellow diamonds to put your mind at ease.

Carat:

• Carat refers to the weight of the diamond. The may it measures is that one carat is equal to 0.2 grams. Thus that means 142 carats equals to 1 ounce.

• Points are used for the diamonds and 1 carat is equal to 100 points, thus half a carat is 50 points.

Color:

• The actual visible tint of the colored diamond is referred to as the color. The worldwide color scale has been derived by GIA (The Gemological Institute of America).

• It starts with D and goes up to Z and even beyond to more fancy and vivid colors.

• In general the fancy color diamonds being sold in retail stores are below Z on the color scale. On the other hand the colorless diamonds are different, they are rare fancy color diamonds which command high prices.

Clarity:

• A fancy yellow diamond should be free of blemishes and inclusions but there may some blemishes present on the diamond. However the degree to which the diamond is free of these problems is considered it’s clarity.
• The imperfections in the diamonds are referred to as the inclusions. Many of the inclusions are caused when the diamond is found, though some may also be formed during the cutting process.
• The inclusions are not of fixed nature since diamonds are found in the nature and not created by man. Thus at times diamonds with inclusions of some kind can command a high value since that would be extremely rare.
• In general in the diamond industry the clarity of the diamonds vary from low ends diamonds to the high ends ones which are absolutely flawless.

• Slightly Included (SI): The term ‘slightly included‘ refers to the yellow diamonds that under 10x magnification have noticeable or fairly noticeable inclusions, but are over all appear clean to the eye. Thus as the name suggest the term “Eye Clear” means when you hold a diamond in your hand and look at it without magnification and do not see any inclusions. This is usually considered a good quality diamond.

• Very Slightly included (VS): The term ‘VS – Very slightly included’, refers to the diamonds where the inclusions are noticeable by an expert at under 10x magnification, but they are minor and small. With such diamonds in general the inclusions will not be visible unless they are pointed out to you by an expert and thus these are also considered high quality diamonds.

• VVS (Very Very Slightly included): The diamonds that have extremely small inclusions and that are extremely difficult for even skilled experts to detect under a 10x magnification are graded as VVS. These are more or less of extremely high quality and as it happens the statistics show that only approximately 1% of all the diamonds achieve this grade.

• IF (Internally Flawless): As the name suggest, these kind of diamonds are classified as being free of any imperfection under a 10x magnification. Since this is extremely rate the price is high too in fact it is very expensive.

Cut:

• It is common knowledge that the diamonds found in the nature are cut into some shape or the other. However there are many different theories pertaining to what is the ideal diamond cut that displays its true brilliance.

• The AGS (American Gem Society) has developed with a ‘cut grade’ according to which the diamonds fall into a range between 0 to 10. As per the AGS cut grades, the grade 0 is extremely rare and thus cost more as well. Although every fine cut diamonds are graded as AGS 1 and AGS 2 grades, they too are rare and exhibit great brilliance.

Fancy Cuts:

• The diamonds are cut into fancy shapes and such fancy shaped diamonds are usually not symmetrical. For example they may be round, emerald, pear etc.

• If the diamond is cut well in any one of these shapes it has the potential of producing outstanding brilliance.

• It is likely that you have come across the term ‘Certified Diamond’ and may be wondering what does it mean when they say that their Yellow Diamond is certified.

• A certified diamond is effectively a diamond that has been submitted to either EGL or FIA for the analysis of the quality.

• These labs grade the diamonds based on the color and the clarity and even make precise measurements of the diamond.

• The main advantage of a certified diamond is that a consumer can use the detailed information present in the certificate to compare two different diamonds without actually even being anywhere near the diamonds themselves. This can be of great use to those interested in colored diamond investment.

Guildhall Diamonds:

It is often the case that the diamonds buyers have no or limited knowledge regarding the many facts about diamonds. While many tend to do some research prior to making an expensive purchase (like buying the diamond) it can hardly compare with the many years of experience that can be provided by Guild Hall Diamonds. In addition to which they also offer assistance and help while grading the diamonds.

What you need to know about the Yellow Diamond

The popular canary diamonds are the ones that are also called Yellow Diamonds. They are very popular and their popularity is on the constant rise. As per some of the statistical data available the Yellow Diamonds pretty much take the credit for making the diamonds so popular and a big trend. If you have ever wondered how rare are yellow diamonds or what are natural yellow diamonds or even natural fancy yellow diamonds and are wondering whether natural yellow diamonds engagement rings even exist then this is the article for you.

What is Yellow Diamond?

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• Diamonds are rarely naturally yellow which is something that you were expecting to hear.

• Yellow diamonds through natural interruptions in their formation process are very rare, they are usually formed as a result of a chemical treatment. It is the nitrogen impurities that appear while the diamond is being formed that are the major cause. Yellow Diamonds are also often synthesized in the lab.

• Such type of yellow diamonds are very different from the natural diamonds are widely used in ornamental jewellery and other manufacturing processes.

• The value of a flawless clear diamond is very high and once it is set in a piece of jewellery it is likely to fetch a really large sum of money. It is these clear diamonds that are in great demand.

• A yellow diamond often referred to as a discoloured diamond is not considered very valuable. On the other hand the diamonds which have strong and intensive colour are called fancy diamonds. Such fancy diamonds (yellow diamonds) are handled and graded very differently from the clear diamonds. In fact one of the most popular diamonds around is a fancy diamond (Hope diamond).

• Yellow diamonds are graded in a completely different manner. To start with the true colour is determined. Then comes the intensity which help detect the difference between fancy an faint.

• The fancy ones have a vivid colour and are rich an intense. What adds to their value is when they are well cut, since enhances the stunning colour. Since natural yellow diamonds are hard to find the ones you see in the market are likely to be chemically synthesised and lab diamonds. Such diamonds mainly come from Africa and hence it is worth asking your jeweller regarding the source of the diamond.

Common facts about Yellow Diamonds:

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• The discovery of the first canary yellow diamond dates back to Africa in 1866. This named the Eureka diamond which was pale yellow in colour and weighted 10.7 carats. Yellow canary diamonds have been found in various different countries since then.

• The diamonds in general are usually composed of 99.95% carbon and the other 0.05% consists of traces of several other elements.

• When it comes to Yellow diamonds (the natural yellow diamonds) it is the traces of Nitrogen that give them their natural colour. Thus quite simply the more the amount nitrogen than exists in the atomic structure the strong is the colour and the strong the yellow diamond will be.

• A diamond is considered a natural Canary when its hue is a pure yellow in colour. In general the diamond group is divided into several categories. These categories are Fancy Light Yellow, Fancy Intense Yellow and Fancy Vivid Yellow. In fact it is their category that determines the price as well. The Fancy Light Yellow being the most economical while the Fancy Vivid Yellow can be comparatively very expensive.

• Fluorescence affects the yellow diamonds differently compared to the white diamonds. As far as while diamond are considered fluorescence is viewed negatively. On the other hand when it comes to the Yellow Diamonds the fluorescence can increase the intensity. When it comes to fluorescence the general believe is that is comes only in blue. However that is not completely true since they also come in colours like green, white, orange and yellow.

• Yellow Diamonds are popular in the oval shape. You may be used to the round brilliant shape for a white diamond however the same is not true for Yellow diamonds. The reason being that when it comes to the round shape the amount of light that it reflects reduces the effect of the Yellow colour diamond. This is one of the main reasons you will usually find them oval in shape.

• To enhance the effect of the Yellow colour diamonds a technique commonly used is to contrast the yellow diamond by setting other colour diamonds around or beside it. In addition to which the bezel size is better than the prong style depending on the diamond.

• So how much are Yellow diamonds in the real world? Since the natural Yellow canary diamonds are extremely rare they tend to me more expensive then the colour less ones. As per the statistics recently published for every 10,000 white diamonds there is only one yellow diamond. That statistic is enough to make the natural yellow diamond one of the most valuable around, needless to say it is also the reason why they are more expensive.

• The natural yellow diamonds vary from diamond to diamond. What makes each one unique is the fact that the amount of nitrogen in each of the natural yellow diamond is completely different. These diamonds are usually found in the ground and not in diamond mines.

• The yellow diamond happens to hold the record for the largest natural diamond found on Earth. This is the Kimberley Octahedron that was discovered in South Africa in 1972. The diamond is at display in the Diamond Vault at the Big Hole in Kimberley, South Africa.

The many shapes of Yellow Diamonds:

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It may come as no surprise to know that no two diamonds have exactly the same shape. It has been mentioned in this very article as well. The shape of the diamond can be compared to that of a snowflake. Since just like the shape of no two snowflakes are the same the pretty much is same for the diamonds. Here is a short list of the common yellow diamonds shapes:

• Asscher Cut: The Asscher cut stones are also called the Emerald cuts. These stones are step-cut with cropped corners that give them an almost octagonal appearance. The way in which this Asscher cut Yellow Diamond is cut is such that it seems you are looking through the entirely of the diamond.

• Round Diamond: This is one of the most popular shapes when it comes to diamonds. In fact the round diamond is designed in such a way that it maximizes the light performance. Thus you are most likely to find a round diamond in an engagement ring.

• Cushion Cut Diamond: The cushion cut is the diamond shape where the name is not of any real significance. It is in fact a hybrid design between what was a classic style popular a long time ago called the Mine cut and the more modern one called the Oval cut.

• Emerald Cut Diamond: This shape diamond is very popular due the precision of its cut and for the aesthetic appeal. It boasts high transparency of appearance and clarity. This technique was originally used only to cut emeralds as the name suggests but the same technique works surprisingly well with the Yellow diamonds too.

• Marquise Cut Diamond: The Marquise Cut diamond is a modified round shape diamond. In the sense that his a more elongated round shape diamond. At time it may even look like an eye; don’t really expect it to blink at you though. This one is designed such that it maximizes the appearance of the stone.

• Oval Diamond: This shape too is a modified round shape with a difference though. This shape more distinctive and is the one you want if you prefer the more scenic view.

• Pear Shape Diamond: This is truly a unique and exceptionally great performing diamond when it comes to the deliverance of light. It boasts 58 facets and doesn’t really have any thing in common with the pear fruit.

• Princess Cut Diamond: This is another yellow diamond shape who’s name has little to do with the shape. The shape of these diamonds are square. Their faceting structure and design makes them extremely transparent stones with a big and open appearance. The significance of the name is the fact that when you wear them it makes you feel like a queen.

• Radiant Cut Diamond: The radiant cut two involves two different cuts. It is a fusion of the round brilliant cut and the emerald cut. This is an unconventional shape, although it does retain the properties of both the round and emerald shaped diamonds.

The role played by Guildhall when it comes to Yellow Diamonds:

There are many takers for the expensive and exquisite rare natural yellow diamonds. It is a good investment though finding one suitable to invest in is not the most easiest task on the Earth. Hence Guildhall believes that the more educated the buyer is regarding the Yellow Diamonds the more successful they are at finding what they are after. Hence Guildhall goes out their way to make sure the buyer knows just exactly how rare and these Yellow stones (diamonds) really are and also help identify the various different grades by providing a grade report. They believe in doing all the hard work themselves so to speak to make the buyer’s experience a more pleasant one.