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shopafrolic · May 31st, 2007, 05:13 PM

Hi all,
how do you ladies feel about black diamonds? i am considering having a right hand ring made and want something that really stands out, so was considering some kind of colored diamond. Black, Canary or something along those lines.
Do any of you have colored diamond jewelry pieces? i'd love to see.

Do any of you regret getting a colored diamond rather than a "clear" one?

kristie · May 31st, 2007, 07:13 PM

When I was married, I had a 1.3 ct. princess solitaire e-ring with a channel set band of 16 pink diamonds encircling the band. My w-ring was matching with around 22 pink diamonds on it, I loved it but traded it for the ring I have now (it is posted a few times in this forum). The ring I just got is not really "me" even though it was custom made...it is too big and abrades my fingers on the sides.

Long story short, I think I am going to trade it for a 2 ct natural vivid yellow pear with two white .75 ct. pear diamonds flanking it. I LOVE pink diamonds, but to get a decent size and quality one, you have to come up with major $$$$$$. Colored diamonds are much more of an investment than white diamonds as well. I am not a huge fan of black diamonds but if you like it, go for it!

Also, if you want a yellow diamond, I would definitely suggest getting a vivid yellow or an intense yellow, as these are sooooo bright and sunny!! You will pay more for these two grades, but they are so gorgeous in comparison to the yellow and light yellow grades. Good luck!

clanalois · May 31st, 2007, 11:19 PM

What about onyx?

I love Heidi Klum's yellow diamond e-ring, it's so delicate and feminine.

SPOILEDkiwi · Jun 1st, 2007, 02:27 AM

I'm not much of a fan of colored diamonds. I think they look too similar to other gemstones, and I prefer the more vibrant colors of other stones. I prefer clear diamonds for their brilliance, but when I want something colored I go for other stones. If you're looking for a nice black stone I would suggest Black Spinel.

Leelee · Jun 1st, 2007, 07:48 AM

I admit I'm not very educated about jewelry or diamonds and I do have very conservative taste in general. So for me, I prefer the clearest, most colorless diamonds. For color, I like the other stones....including pearls, onyx, coral, etc.

RoseMary · Jun 1st, 2007, 07:51 AM

Originally Posted by clanalois

What about onyx?

I love Heidi Klum's yellow diamond e-ring, it's so delicate and feminine.

yeah, i love this too.

Compass Rose · Jun 1st, 2007, 09:37 AM

I have seen some black diamond jewelry (little accent side stones) IRL and my honest opinion is that they look just like hematite. You can get hematite by the truckloads at flea markets. I just don't like the look.

maguses · Jun 1st, 2007, 10:35 AM

I prefer colored paper (esp if its green) to colored stones.... but seriously, if money's no object, a pink fancy cut diamond definitely!

shopafrolic · Jun 1st, 2007, 09:03 PM

oh money is definately an object! however, we dont have children yet and we both work hard so i dont mind treating myself to a lifetime investment.
thanks for all the advice, i will look up heidi klums ring and will defintely look deeper into Yellow diamonds,
Thanks all!

ps. i agree, i think i am going to give the black diamond a miss, i'm not really flashy but i still like people to think its actually a diamond! where as a black one, people wont pay it justive...

x

socalgem · Jun 2nd, 2007, 12:29 AM

I have 2 rings with pink diamonds.

My wedding ring has a princess cut center pink diamond with about 50 surrounding white diamonds.

My anniversary ring has 4 pink diamonds with white diamonds surrounding.

I love pink.

I think your idea is great.

Leelee · Jun 2nd, 2007, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by socalgem

I have 2 rings with pink diamonds.

My wedding ring has a princess cut center pink diamond with about 50 surrounding white diamonds.

My anniversary ring has 4 pink diamonds with white diamonds surrounding.

I love pink.

I think your idea is great.

Your diamond rings sound so beautiful! I love pink too, but I've never been lucky enough to see a pink diamond. Do you have any pictures or can you direct me to a picture somewhere on the internet?

socalgem · Jun 2nd, 2007, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by Leelee

Your diamond rings sound so beautiful! I love pink too, but I've never been lucky enough to see a pink diamond. Do you have any pictures or can you direct me to a picture somewhere on the internet?

I don't have pics of mine. I tried to take the pics a few times and the pics didn't show the true beauty of them.

Here is a pic of a pink diamond:

Leelee · Jun 2nd, 2007, 07:35 PM

^
Thanks socalgem! I can see now why pink diamonds are so appealing!

Ironically, my DH and I are starting to think about upgrading my original engagement ring. We're actually going shopping tomorrow to get ideas. I'll keep pink diamonds in mind now that I know what they are.

SPOILEDkiwi · Jun 2nd, 2007, 09:56 PM

wow, I've never seen a pink diamond in real life. Can you tell them apart from other pink gemstones??

Berlyn · Jun 2nd, 2007, 09:59 PM

I love colored diamonds! If they are decent quality they are extremely breathtaking and depending on color, unique.

May 31st, 2007, 05:13 PM	#1
shopafrolic OP Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 248	colored diamonds Hi all, how do you ladies feel about black diamonds? i am considering having a right hand ring made and want something that really stands out, so was considering some kind of colored diamond. Black, Canary or something along those lines. Do any of you have colored diamond jewelry pieces? i'd love to see. Do any of you regret getting a colored diamond rather than a "clear" one?
shopafrolic OP Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 248

May 31st, 2007, 07:13 PM	#2
kristie "H" is for horses? Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,705	Re: colored diamonds When I was married, I had a 1.3 ct. princess solitaire e-ring with a channel set band of 16 pink diamonds encircling the band. My w-ring was matching with around 22 pink diamonds on it, I loved it but traded it for the ring I have now (it is posted a few times in this forum). The ring I just got is not really "me" even though it was custom made...it is too big and abrades my fingers on the sides. Long story short, I think I am going to trade it for a 2 ct natural vivid yellow pear with two white .75 ct. pear diamonds flanking it. I LOVE pink diamonds, but to get a decent size and quality one, you have to come up with major $$$$$$. Colored diamonds are much more of an investment than white diamonds as well. I am not a huge fan of black diamonds but if you like it, go for it! Also, if you want a yellow diamond, I would definitely suggest getting a vivid yellow or an intense yellow, as these are sooooo bright and sunny!! You will pay more for these two grades, but they are so gorgeous in comparison to the yellow and light yellow grades. Good luck!
kristie "H" is for horses? Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 3,705	__________________ Uh oh...I think I may be more in danger of buying a Hermes saddle than a Birkin.......

May 31st, 2007, 11:19 PM	#3
clanalois i <3 derm Joined: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 943	Re: colored diamonds What about onyx? I love Heidi Klum's yellow diamond e-ring, it's so delicate and feminine.
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Jun 1st, 2007, 02:27 AM	#4
SPOILEDkiwi not a kiwi! Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,285	Re: colored diamonds I'm not much of a fan of colored diamonds. I think they look too similar to other gemstones, and I prefer the more vibrant colors of other stones. I prefer clear diamonds for their brilliance, but when I want something colored I go for other stones. If you're looking for a nice black stone I would suggest Black Spinel.
SPOILEDkiwi not a kiwi! Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,285	__________________ “It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure.” --Coco Chanel

Jun 1st, 2007, 07:48 AM	#5
Leelee Up On My Toes! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Highland, Maryland Posts: 7,415	Re: colored diamonds I admit I'm not very educated about jewelry or diamonds and I do have very conservative taste in general. So for me, I prefer the clearest, most colorless diamonds. For color, I like the other stones....including pearls, onyx, coral, etc.

Jun 1st, 2007, 09:37 AM	#7
Compass Rose Opie, My Schmopie!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 8,624	Re: colored diamonds I have seen some black diamond jewelry (little accent side stones) IRL and my honest opinion is that they look just like hematite. You can get hematite by the truckloads at flea markets. I just don't like the look.

Jun 1st, 2007, 10:35 AM	#8
maguses Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 539	Re: colored diamonds I prefer colored paper (esp if its green) to colored stones.... but seriously, if money's no object, a pink fancy cut diamond definitely!
maguses Member Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 539

Jun 1st, 2007, 09:03 PM	#9
shopafrolic OP Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 248	Re: colored diamonds oh money is definately an object! however, we dont have children yet and we both work hard so i dont mind treating myself to a lifetime investment. thanks for all the advice, i will look up heidi klums ring and will defintely look deeper into Yellow diamonds, Thanks all! ps. i agree, i think i am going to give the black diamond a miss, i'm not really flashy but i still like people to think its actually a diamond! where as a black one, people wont pay it justive... x
shopafrolic OP Member Joined: Oct 2006 Posts: 248

Jun 2nd, 2007, 12:29 AM	#10
socalgem Fabulous Joined: Apr 2007 Location: California Posts: 4,679	Re: colored diamonds I have 2 rings with pink diamonds. My wedding ring has a princess cut center pink diamond with about 50 surrounding white diamonds. My anniversary ring has 4 pink diamonds with white diamonds surrounding. I love pink. I think your idea is great.
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Jun 2nd, 2007, 07:35 PM	#13
Leelee Up On My Toes! Joined: Jun 2006 Location: Highland, Maryland Posts: 7,415	Re: colored diamonds ^ Thanks socalgem! I can see now why pink diamonds are so appealing! Ironically, my DH and I are starting to think about upgrading my original engagement ring. We're actually going shopping tomorrow to get ideas. I'll keep pink diamonds in mind now that I know what they are.

Jun 2nd, 2007, 09:56 PM	#14
SPOILEDkiwi not a kiwi! Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,285	Re: colored diamonds wow, I've never seen a pink diamond in real life. Can you tell them apart from other pink gemstones??
SPOILEDkiwi not a kiwi! Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,285	__________________ “It is the unseen, unforgettable, ultimate accessory of fashion that heralds your arrival and prolongs your departure.” --Coco Chanel

Jun 2nd, 2007, 09:59 PM	#15
Berlyn <3 H Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,333	Re: colored diamonds I love colored diamonds! If they are decent quality they are extremely breathtaking and depending on color, unique.
Berlyn <3 H Joined: May 2007 Posts: 1,333

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