What You Need To Know About Fancy Coloured Diamond Engagement Rings
Fancy Diamond Colours
Fancy coloured diamonds are a unique and if selected for an engagement ring it will be an absolute once off engagement ring that no one else can ever repeat. A fancy coloured diamond engagement ring is a bold, brilliant statement that attracts attention for their unique colours. Designing a fancy coloured diamond engagement ring, you need to take into consideration what colour is most appealing.
Fancy diamonds come in a variety of colours: blue, green, purple, pink, champagne, orange, brown and canary yellow. There is no – ‘this diamond colour is better’ – the colour purity determines which stone is more valuable. Investing in a fancy coloured diamond engagement ring takes preparation due to the unique and exquisite colour, and they are highly-priced.
Fancy Diamond Setting
A fancy coloured diamond should be showcased, when choosing a setting it is crucial to take into consideration the hues. Dark hues such as blue, pink and yellow diamond engagement rings look exceptional when set in white gold or platinum. Whereas warm-hued diamonds like brown, orange and champagne look exquisite in yellow gold. Rose gold settings add a romantic element to an engagement ring design with a fancy pink diamond. At Jack Friedman we always match the metal colour of the engagement ring claws to the diamond colour, this is done to ensure that the metal colour does not take away or minimise the size of your diamond.
Fancy diamonds are often paired with colourless or white diamonds in a trilogy engagement ring setting to create an exquisite contrast. By pairing with white diamonds, the saturation of the fancy diamond colour compliments and becomes more intense. To add sparkle to your fancy diamond engagement ring, set two white diamonds aside your coloured center diamond. Another popular style is the halo engagement ring, adding a diamond halo around your coloured diamond gives you a trendy attractive look.
Solitaire Diamond Setting
Investing in a fancy diamond is a big decision, hence why numerous buyers prefer a setting in which the stone remains the center of the ring. A solitaire engagement ring ensures that your fancy diamond receives all of the attention, making the metal choice important. Bold-hued diamonds suit and appear better in cool metals such as white gold or platinum.
Prices
The prices of the fancy colour diamonds vary enormously, from very low for the Browns to almost priceless for the Vivid Pinks and Blues. Feel free to contact any Jack Friedman store or email [email protected] for a quote on fancy colour diamonds.
Gradings
There is a complex system of grading the colour of fancy colour diamonds which range from. Light, Fancy, Deep, Intense and Vivid feel free to contact Jack Friedman on [email protected] for more information.
We strongly recommend GIA certification for all valuable fancy colour diamonds.
