Yellow Diamonds

Yellow natural diamonds get their color from nitrogen atoms incorporated into the carbon crystal lattice during formation. Nitrogen absorbs blue light, causing the diamond to transmit a yellow hue. The concentration of nitrogen determines the intensity, ranging from fancy light yellow to fancy vivid yellow. Natural fancy yellow diamonds are more common than pink or blue but still represent a small fraction of all diamonds mined.

A yellow diamond (fancy yellow) and a low-color-grade colorless diamond are graded on entirely different scales. Fancy yellow diamonds are valued for their rich, saturated yellow color, which goes well beyond the Z end of the D-to-Z colorless scale. The more intense the yellow, the more desirable. A low-color-grade stone (K through Z) has unintentional, weak yellow considered a negative in the colorless grading system.

Yellow gold settings amplify a yellow natural diamond's color for a seamless, rich look. White gold and platinum create a striking contrast that makes the yellow color appear more vivid. Halo settings with colorless accent diamonds are particularly effective at framing the yellow center stone and enhancing its color saturation by contrast. The richer the yellow, the more dramatic the visual impact.

Yes, Do Amore carries yellow diamonds ranging from light lemon to deep canary, with certified color grades so you can choose the exact intensity you want. All rings include free lifetime maintenance covering inspections, polishing, cleaning, stone tightening, rhodium plating, and resizing.