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Combining White and Black Diamonds for a Stunning Engagement Ring

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

Many women desire a unique engagement ring but still want to retain the sparkle of diamonds. In this case, combining gorgeous black diamonds with traditional white diamonds offers a stunning contrast and a unique alternative to a traditional diamond engagement ring.

 

Why Black Diamonds?

Now that colored diamonds are becoming increasingly popular, black diamonds are slowly making their way into engagement rings as a unique alternative to the traditional white diamonds. Of course, there’s no reason a bride-to-be has to choose! Combining both black and white diamonds offers a stunning contrast and looks beautiful. What’s more, black diamonds are just as durable and resistant to damage as white diamonds are.

 

Designs

With so many designs to choose from, you can create the perfect white and black diamond engagement ring that fits your preferences and your budget.

 

For metal choices, black and white diamonds complement a white-toned metal much better than they do a yellow metal. Silver, platinum, white gold and palladium all share the same white hues and look stunning when paired with black and white diamonds.

 

There are a variety of diamond cuts to choose from as well, although most black diamonds are brilliant cut. Brilliant cut black diamonds pair wonderfully with white diamonds of the same cut, but even baguette or emerald cuts would work to add a distinct appearance to a black and white diamond engagement ring.

 

Channel settings are also a popular choice when incorporating black and white diamonds into an engagement ring design, but often these stones are put into a pave setting for a sparkling, beautiful look.

 

Finding Black and White Diamond Engagement Rings

Believe it or not, most jewelers will carry a selection of black and white diamond engagement rings for you to look over. However, you may want to consider customizing your own unique engagement ring to fit the exact style specifications you prefer.

 

Most jewelers would be happy to work with you to custom design a black and white diamond engagement ring. It’s also a good idea to get a feel for what black diamonds look like, for one, as well as what different engagement ring styles are available.

 

Online retailers may also carry a wider selection of pre-designed black and white diamond engagement rings. If you do not want to take the time to customize your own ring but are unhappy with the jeweler’s selection, check various online retailers for a ring that may be the perfect one for you.

 

It’s also important to learn how to clean diamonds, because black diamonds need the same care and treatment as white diamonds do. A clean ring will allow the diamonds to sparkle brilliantly, so you should make sure you either clean the ring at home frequently or allow a professional jeweler to deep clean your engagement ring once every few months or so.

 

White and black diamonds are beautiful when paired together. If you incorporate these stones into your engagement ring, you will have a breathtaking ring that will be a joy to wear and show off for years to come.

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Champagne Diamonds

Thursday, May 14th, 2009

Champagne diamonds are a beautiful alternative to traditional white diamonds and look just as stunning. Characterized by a rich brownish hue, champagne diamonds look beautiful either as the center stone in an engagement ring or as an accent stone.

 

What is a Champagne Diamond?

 

 

In order for a diamond to qualify as a champagne diamond, the diamond must be a gorgeous yellowish-brown hue. Just as with other fancy diamonds however, even champagne diamonds can vary in color.

 

Champagne Diamond Engagement Rings

 

 

If you plan on purchasing a champagne diamond engagement ring, you’ll have a variety of hues to choose from. From light yellow brown tones to deep cognac, each color is beautiful in its own right.

 

There are typically three types of champagne diamonds that you’ll likely find at jewelry stores. Since champagne diamonds are relatively rare however, it would probably be best to visit a specialty jewelry store rather than a mass retailer.

 

The three types of champagne diamonds are:

 

  • Fancy: Fancy champagne diamonds have a beautiful, intense color throughout the stone and are typically much more expensive than traditional white diamonds.
  • Off Colored: Don’t let the term “off-colored” scare you. Champagne diamonds that are classified this way are usually too brown or yellow to be called “fancy,” but are still just as beautiful. These diamonds are much lower in price than fancy champagne diamonds.
  • Enhanced: Enhanced champagne diamonds are really champagne diamonds in the true sense of the word. Instead, these diamonds have undergone treatment to look like champagne diamonds. Oftentimes, enhanced champagne diamonds are created entirely in a lab.

 

Pink champagne diamonds also exist, but are exceptionally rare. As such, they are much more expensive than regular champagne diamonds.

 

Choosing the Perfect Champagne Diamond Ring

 

 

Because champagne diamonds are so unique, the cut and setting you choose for the ring needs to complement them. The wrong setting can make your champagne diamond look lackluster and washed out.

 

A solitaire setting works well with a champagne diamond. It’s simple and classic. Furthermore, it’s very difficult – if not impossible – to find several champagne diamonds that look exactly the same, so more than one in an engagement ring will make the stones look flawed.

 

If you are set on accenting your champagne diamond with other stones, consider tiny white diamonds surrounding the center champagne diamond for a gorgeous, sparkling look.

 

Whether you choose white or yellow gold or another type of metal for the setting, choose a type that complements your diamond. Intense champagne hues would look well in a white gold or platinum band, while lighter champagne diamonds will look stunning in yellow gold.

 

Steer clear of decorative cuts and stick with simple shapes such as rounds or squares. Fancy cuts can make a champagne diamond look imperfect.

 

Champagne diamonds are a gorgeous alternative to traditional white diamonds and look stunning as the center stone in an engagement ring. While more expensive than regular diamonds, the cost may be well worth the beautiful memories a champagne diamond will bring every time it sparkles.

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