Yellow diamond engagement ring?

[hers4eva]

Mine is quite deep and although I'd read that the depth can limit the sparkle and of course limits the face up size, I found the depth just enhanced the fire. I love when I stare at my ring and you just can't see the bottom of the stone - it just looks like the yellow fire goes on forever!

You are so right that more depth enhances a colored diamonds sparkle!
I heard that more depth is fine when it comes to colored diamonds because it helps its color to be more vibrant.
Its the colorless diamond where you want correct size ratio.

 

[bagaddict17]

You are so right that more depth enhances a colored diamonds sparkle!
I heard that more depth is fine when it comes to colored diamonds because it helps its color to be more vibrant.
Its the colorless diamond where you want correct size ratio.

This!!

I was initially a little apprehensive about depth because I didn’t want the stone to look smaller than it was (particularly in cushions which can face up smaller) but I found the deeper stones just had so much beauty in colour, fire and sparkle even if the face up size was smaller. No regrets - I adore the depth!

 

[hers4eva]

This!!

I was initially a little apprehensive about depth because I didn’t want the stone to look smaller than it was (particularly in cushions which can face up smaller) but I found the deeper stones just had so much beauty in colour, fire and sparkle even if the face up size was smaller. No regrets - I adore the depth!

Thats wonderful of all a ladies jewelry, the rings have to sing a song for us since it’s closest for our eyes to observe all the time.

I have never seen a yellow diamond in person, so I am so pleased to hear you get many compliments on your beautuful ring.

When you mentioned your gloves are tight, is that from the settings height or that’s it’s because it’s a big sized stone? If it’s the setting, can you please share a side view of your rings setting

 

[bagaddict17]

Thats wonderful of all a ladies jewelry, the rings have to sing a song for us since it’s closest for our eyes to observe all the time.

I have never seen a yellow diamond in person, so I am so pleased to hear you get many compliments on your beautuful ring.

When you mentioned your gloves are tight, is that from the settings height or that’s it’s because it’s a big sized stone? If it’s the setting, can you please share a side view of your rings setting

Beautiful words! I agree! And when it’s an engagement ring they are particularly special!!

I think it’s a combination of the depth and the setting, but more so the setting because I really wanted my engagement ring and wedding band to sit flush... although I think if I had a lower setting I may still have the gloves issue.

Here are some side shots of my setting

 

[hers4eva]

Beautiful words! I agree! And when it’s an engagement ring they are particularly special!!

I think it’s a combination of the depth and the setting, but more so the setting because I really wanted my engagement ring and wedding band to sit flush... although I think if I had a lower setting I may still have the gloves issue.

Here are some side shots of my setting

Wow the side poses are so impressive. You have yourself a gorgeous rock

You should always include your side poses too!

Besides it maybe being a bit too high for gloves ... all its other great points really outweigh that in spades
Just lovely!

 

[bagaddict17]

Wow the side poses are so impressive. You have yourself a gorgeous rock

You should always include your side poses too!

Besides it maybe being a bit too high for gloves ... all its other great points really outweigh that in spades
Just lovely!

Thank you so much!! Sadly I live in England where it is cold most of the time... but I can cope with cold hands for this beauty!

 

[qsn]

Love the yellow diamonds you got to see in person.

Very nice snap shots, did you take them with your phone?

Yes, Vivid suppose to be more yellow than intense, that’s why vivid cost more.

Intense and vivid are called canary diamonds. I also learned the best cut is radiant for a yellow diamond. Radiants sparkle the most. And round sparkles the most on colorless diamonds.

This is how I understand it from MY research, there are ten intensity shades 1-10 of each shade of yellow.

Example: maybe the vivid is on the low side 1-3 of it’s vibrant scale and the intense is on the higher side of its vibrant scale 8-10. That would make an intense yellow more prettier than a vivid. But the vivid would still cost you more. I feel if that’s the case if a person prefers to spend less but still have a stunning vibrant ring look for 8-10 intense diamond, it can save you a lot.

Also could be ... different countries mines have different looking shades.

I have been learning about colorless and colored diamonds for six months non stop. It’s so fun learning as much as one can find out there.

I agree a ring has to feel comfortable wearing it 24/7, unless someone prefers a cocktail ring.

Keep us posted on your search!

edit:
I also read that the ‘sweet spot‘ size in a diamond solitare size is 1.20 carats.

The first 3 nicer pictures I took with my boyfriend's iphone 12 and the last one is with my iphone 7.

OK it makes sense about the intensity scale! The vivid maybe a shade more yellow but if it's now intense enough it may not show through that well. I wonder if that's a scale we can actually refer to in the diamond's paper/certificate, because that would be really helpful. For me color is definitely the most important factor.

The sa at Tiffany told me that their yellow diamonds come from the Australia mine Ellendale, and are usually cushion cut (or shape?). However the mining stopped a few years ago so Tiffany is having less and less stock. It's really interesting looking into these things isn't it! I've learned so much from the posts here.

Maybe I should request to see a smaller one? To be honest the 1.77 and 1.34 do not visually look much different in size probably because I'm so used to dainty pieces. They all feel pretty big to me.

I'll definitely post updates if I see anything else! Thank you for the information!!

 

[qsn]

Thank you! You are so kind! I know what you mean about the rectangle shape as I wasn’t sure about that when I was choosing mine but I really have grown to love the beauty of radiant cuts and elongated cushions - it just so happened the more square traditional cushion was right for me at the time!

I wear mine every day. I do have to be careful but if I’m honest the only real drama which I find particularly irritating is I really struggle with gloves. Even if I can find gloves which will fit over my rings I get a bit worried about forcing them in the glove so I don’t really wear gloves anymore. But other than that I have found it quite easy to get used to after wearing it for a prolonged period of time!

And it has stopped me splurging on a pair of Kelly gloves so my bank account is happy for that!!

That's a new perspective I've never thought about, gloves!

I really do like the shape of yours! But who knows I'll probably grow to love any shape because they are all so pretty! It's just when I had a particular idea in mind and look at something that does not match 100%, I'm a bit reluctant at first.

 

[nicole0612]

Does anyone have a fancy deep yellow diamond? I would love to see a photo if so! I have only tried fancy intense and fancy vivid, but I really want a darker tone without crossing over to brown tinged. I think this would be more likely with fancy dark vs fancy deep, and obviously if there was a color modifier.

 

[qsn]

Does anyone have a fancy deep yellow diamond? I would love to see a photo if so! I have only tried fancy intense and fancy vivid, but I really want a darker tone without crossing over to brown tinged. I think this would be more likely with fancy dark vs fancy deep, and obviously if there was a color modifier.

I'd love to see one as well! Others shared fancy orange yellow in previous posts and they are in a deeper, more rich shade in case you didn't see them. What are your thoughts on fancy intense vs fancy vivid?

 

[nicole0612]

I'd love to see one as well! Others shared fancy orange yellow in previous posts and they are in a deeper, more rich shade in case you didn't see them. What are your thoughts on fancy intense vs fancy vivid?

I love both fancy vivid and fancy intense depending on the stone. If the cut is ideal to make the color appear brighter and sunnier, either grade can be amazing. I love fancy orange yellow, but I would not buy a yellow diamond with an orange modifier without seeing it in person (though this is a good rule for any colored diamond).

 

[hers4eva]

I love both fancy vivid and fancy intense depending on the stone. If the cut is ideal to make the color appear brighter and sunnier, either grade can be amazing. I love fancy orange yellow, but I would not buy a yellow diamond with an orange modifier without seeing it in person (though this is a good rule for any colored diamond).

On a GIA I see cut always on colorless diamonds but not yellow diamonds.
Where is cut found on a GIA for colored diamonds? is the cut you choice like radiant cut?

 

[nicole0612]

On a GIA I see cut always on colorless diamonds but not yellow diamonds.
Where is cut found on a GIA for colored diamonds? is the cut you choice like radiant cut?

Grading is a bit different for fancy colored diamonds, and there are also different certificates available for colored diamonds through GIA with more or less info (some colored diamond certificates do not have clarity grading for example).
Diamond “cut” can be mean different things, it can be a colloquial term or a technical term; I meant it colloquially in this case.
Cut can mean GIA cut grade, but people may also use it casually to mean the diamond shape (round brilliant cut, cushion cut, emerald cut etc) or just a colloquial term meaning how a certain diamond is faceted (which impacts light return, sparkle and for colored stones can make the same stone look more or less intensely colored). Colored diamonds are usually cut to maximize the color appearance vs a colorless stone which would be cut to maximize symmetry and light performance.
For diamonds in the colorless/near colorless range (“white” diamonds), diamond cut grading is very important because it is what determines the diamond’s fire and brilliance.

 

[hers4eva]

Grading is a bit different for fancy colored diamonds, and there are also different certificates available for colored diamonds through GIA with more or less info (some colored diamond certificates do not have clarity grading for example).
Diamond “cut” can be mean different things, it can be a colloquial term or a technical term; I meant it colloquially in this case.
Cut can mean GIA cut grade, but people may also use it casually to mean the diamond shape (round brilliant cut, cushion cut, emerald cut etc) or just a colloquial term meaning how a certain diamond is faceted (which impacts light return, sparkle and for colored stones can make the same stone look more or less intensely colored). Colored diamonds are usually cut to maximize the color appearance vs a colorless stone which would be cut to maximize symmetry and light performance.
For diamonds in the colorless/near colorless range (“white” diamonds), diamond cut grading is very important because it is what determines the diamond’s fire and brilliance.

Thank you very much!
I didn’t realize you were referring to cut as a colloquial term.
I understand what you are saying.

The GIA’s I look at have clarity, polish and symmetry.

What is your take on dark zones? That seems to be important not having many. I know GIA rejects the diamond if it has like half dark zones which is uneven color but if it’s a little less than half they call it even. Hmmm don’t know if I worded this correctly.

Also isn’t it best to stay away from dingy looking stones?

Thank you again!

 

[qsn]

I love both fancy vivid and fancy intense depending on the stone. If the cut is ideal to make the color appear brighter and sunnier, either grade can be amazing. I love fancy orange yellow, but I would not buy a yellow diamond with an orange modifier without seeing it in person (though this is a good rule for any colored diamond).

Thank you! I'm still trying to develop my own system of judging how good a yellow diamond is. I used to think a fancy vivd is definitely better than a fancy intense due to the higher price point. But after my last trip to Tiffany, I think it can be a preference thing because each stone has a different type/shade of color.