Yellow Diamond Engagement Rings

What gives yellow diamonds their color?

The yellow hue of the yellow diamond is a result of trace amounts of nitrogen that seeps into the diamond’s crystal structure. When white diamonds have a slight yellow tint, they are deemed less valuable than a colorless white diamond. However, a yellow diamond’s value is directly connected to the level of saturation. So, the more nitrogen in the diamond's crystal structure, the more yellow the diamond will be.

Are yellow diamonds rare?

Yellow diamonds compose about half the total fancy color diamond supply. Most natural diamonds have a yellow or brown tint to them, which is reflected in the GIA color grading scale. The yellow hue of the yellow diamond is a result of trace amounts of nitrogen that seeps into the diamond’s crystal structure. However, if the yellow hue goes beyond the GIA color scale, it is then considered a “fancy” yellow diamond. While they are not the rarest of color diamonds, they are more rare than colorless diamonds.

Are yellow diamonds more expensive than colorless?

Fancy Yellow diamonds cost more than colorless or white diamonds because they are rare and more difficult to mine. The intensity of the diamond’s yellow hue plays a big role in its price; the deeper and more vivid the color, the more expensive the stone.
Once a diamond gets into either the W-Z color range it will have a noticeable yellow color faceup and will look great in an engagement ring design. After the letter "Z" it will be categorized as a fancy light color then goes into deeper hues like fancy, fancy intense and fancy vivid. As you go further down the scale the diamond will have a more vibrant yellow color; the higher the level of saturation, the more valuable and desirable the yellow diamond becomes.

Is yellow diamond good for an engagement ring?

Yellow diamonds are an increasingly popular choice for engagements because of their uniqueness. These rare stones stand out, making them a favorite among brides-to-be who want an unusual ring that reflects their personal style. The stones look great in any shape or setting, including platinum, gold, rose gold, or white gold, and complement every skin tone. Yellow diamonds are just as hard as colorless stones. The price of a lighter yellow diamond, like a Fancy Yellow, is often less than that of a colorless stone, but more intense hues are harder to find and will likely cost more than a white diamond.

Does a yellow diamond engagement ring pair well with a yellow gold band?

Yellow diamond engagement rings pair very well with yellow gold bands! Whether you are placing a yellow diamond on top of a gold band or pairing a yellow gold wedding band with your yellow diamond ring, both options will be exquisite. You can also browse our Engagement Ring & Wedding Band Pairing gallery for more videos.

What are some popular settings for yellow diamonds?

Yellow diamonds are more striking and eye-catching than colorless diamonds. Depending on how you want to showcase your yellow diamond, there are a couple different settings in which yellow diamonds look best. Our most popular settings for yellow diamonds are halo settings, three-stone settings, and pave settings.