Yellow Diamonds

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Are Yellow Diamonds Rare?

 

While yellowish and Diamonds may be so common that some jewellers try to make them appear white with ultra-violet light, a gemstone with a pronounced yellow tint (tru yellow diamonds) can be extremely valuable especially when of a larger size. Take the famous Tiffany Diamond that weighs in at a whopping 287 Carats for example. It’s so precious that it’s only been worn twice since a miner pulled it from the ground in 1879. And the second time the lucky lady was Aubrey Hepburn, while they were shooting Breakfast at Tiffany’s years and years ago.

 

And that’s Not All

The Kimberley Octahedron weighs in at a staggering 616 Carats and is distinctly yellow too. It was discovered in 1968 and was the biggest Diamond in the world when found. So what’s it worth? Until its owners put it up for sale we’ll probably never know. What is evident is that the owner of a markedly yellow Diamond is in exceptionally good company.

 

But, are Yellow Diamonds Genuine?

Sadly mostly not it seems, in fact most jewelers have never seen authentic yellow diamonds. The fact that they are around at all proves the prevalence of artificial coloring methods. But we dye our clothes and we color-tint our hair. This tends to blur the boundaries between right and wrong that some Diamond Dealers often cross. Mind you, we’re not suggesting for a moment that the Tiffany and Kimberley Octahedron Diamonds are not 100% genuine. We’re just stating the facts as we see them, so that our customers are well-informed.

 

 

So How Much do Yellow Diamonds Cost?

Expect to pay more than for an equivalent white Diamond and considerably more than for a brownish or yellowish one. Diamonds are supposed to be accompanied by certificates attesting to whether they are genuine or not. The only way to be sure that these certificates are genuine is to buy from a Diamond Dealer who is genuine too. And that’s yet another reason not to buy on street corners or in one-day Expos late at night.

 

How About Buying Yellow Topaz or Sapphire Gemstones Instead?

While this may sound convincing in the words of a skilled salesperson, the truth is that these are not Yellow Diamonds, and that they lack the unique Diamond sparkle too. They are also not that much cheaper when you shop around, so why settle for second-best when Yellow Diamonds are what you really want? Sapphires and Topaz just aren’t in the same class, or investment value for that matter.

 

More of a Good Thing

A skilled jeweler can make a moderately yellow Diamond appear to be of a deeper, more expensive hue by mounting it in a setting of yellow gold. There’s nothing wrong with that in principle. After all, you tint your hair a color that makes you look your best, so why not your Diamond too? However, your Diamond Dealer should tell the truth about the color of your Diamond, just as you should probably tell your partner the true color of your hair before you exchange your vows.