Yellow Diamonds

The largest known diamond on earth is a yellow diamond weighing in at a huge 616 carats. The Kimberley Octahedron is an uncut diamond that was discovered in South Africa in the Dutoitspan mine about 1972. It was the property of Diamond Trading Company (De Beers) in 2001. The diamond is today exhibited in the "Diamond Vault" of the visitors center of the "Kimberley Big Hole". There is quite a variation between different shades and hues of yellow. Although most of the yellow diamonds we have seen have been intensely coloured, some colours are definitely more attractive than others. There is bound to be an element of personal preference when it comes to choosing your favourite colour of yellow diamond, but we believe there are some guidelines which will help.

The fancy yellow diamonds we have seen so far fall into three groups, the first being a light but intense yellow, as the diamond at the top. Our personal preference was the rich golden colour of the marquise shaped stone on the right.
Yellow Diamonds are cherished gem stones for their gorgeous color, exotic appearance and mystic power. Which diamond rings look best with yellow diamonds? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. If you haven’t seen fancy yellow diamond rings lately, you’re in for a treat. The new diamond rings designs with fancy yellow diamonds are fashionable and alluring. Mellow Diamonds - Yellow Diamonds Want to impress people at a party? Wear yell diamond jewelry such as elegant yellow diamond earrings.
The yellow colored diamond is not just another ordinary gemstone. It is of only yellow color and has no hint of any other shades like green or brown that darken the stone. They are sheer bright yellow in color, like the old world 'canary bird', hence they are referred to as 'canary yellow diamonds'. Yellow diamonds can be found though they are quite rare. Treatments can produce these or additional colors. As long as the treatment is disclosed and is an “approved” treatment (one that is permanent), this is acceptable in the Gem world.