Yellow Diamond Engagement Rings - Unique And Yours

It doesn't seem like that only a decade ago, yellow diamonds were few and far between. They were seen as the odd cousin of the vastly more popular, cool colorless or near colorless diamonds.

But how that has changed.

Yellow diamond engagement rings are still not very common. Many jewelers will never see one. And unless you know what you are looking for and are asking around, chances are you will never see one either.

Yellow diamond engagement rings specifically and yellow diamonds in general are always diamonds that have specially enhanced. Deep yellow diamonds do not typically occur in nature although very pale yellow ones do.

Yellow diamonds have been subjected to various process, some highly technical ones, to increase their vibrancy many times over. This can occur with only a small percentage of the available diamonds. Levels of nitrogen, naturally occurring within the diamond are enhanced to bring out the yellow color. After being treated, the various colors can range from deep marmalade color to a very pale lemon type color with a range in between those two.

What is so exciting about wearing a yellow diamond. Colored gemstones have been available since forever. You could wear a topaz or a yellow Sapphire. Yellow sapphires can be expensive, rivaling the cost of some diamonds. But the yellow Sapphire does not have the sparkle, the pizazz that a diamond has. Sapphires will hard, cannot match the strength and overall durability of the diamond. You know, the durability that matches the "diamonds are forever" slogan.

Your engagement ring is to be extra special if it is to be yours. You don't want a run of the mill diamond in a run of the mill setting. That is not for you. Yellow diamond engagement rings are the ones to choose. They are big and in more ways than one. The biggest diamond in the world is a yellow diamond - the Kimberly Octahedron is over 600 carats and is stunning to behold.

But with that stunningness, comes a price. The most reasonable cost yellow diamond engagement ring will probably set you back about one thousand dollars - maybe a little more, maybe a little less. And you go up from there. I guess the sky is the limit depending on the four C's: clarity, color, cut, carat-weight.

Because of their rarity and their high value, yellow diamond engagement rings are unlikely to be found at your local neighborhood jewelers. And if you do, they will probably be grossly overpriced. The best option may be to try online. There are many reputable dealers who have a significant online presence and operate a local 'viewing' centre as well where you can see yellow glass facsimiles of the real thing. Online you will find variety both in selection and in price.

One option, if you find the price being too steep for the pocketbook, is to look for specially enhanced diamonds that take on a yellow look. These diamonds may cost substantially less and thus can be more affordable for everyone.

Should you so choose, you may be in the company of such extravagent celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Heidi Klum, both of whom have been seen wearing a fabulous yellow diamond.

As with any diamond, you have a number options when looking at yellow diamond engagement rings.

• There is the solitaire. This classic look is often the first choice among women. Yellow diamond solitaires are usually mounted in gold, white gold or platinum settings.
• Three and five stone sets are also popular. This look features a principle diamond with either two or four smaller diamonds along each side. The yellow feature stone is wonderfully set off by the smaller near colourless diamonds.
• The cluster look. While most often worn as a dress ring, cluster rings are becoming more and more popular as an engagement ring. It usually is made up of five or more stones, smaller in size and may even different colored diamonds for a gorgeous effect.

Any of these choices will have a definite effect on those that wear them and those that see them and want them.

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