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Colored Diamonds

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Diamonds are found in the earth’s crust in different colors including yellow, blue, orange, green, red, violet and many more. Chemically pure diamonds are pure white in color. There are two reasons why diamonds are found in various colors: 1. Presence of any impurities in the diamond. 2. Structural defects in the diamond. The yellow color of the diamond is due to the presence of nitrogen atoms. The extent of the yellow hue in the diamonds depends upon the number of nitrogen atoms. The cause for each color is different, green diamonds get their color due to radiation.  Yellow diamonds get their color due to the existence of nitrogen molecules, which absorb blue light. This impurity is also what gives orange diamonds their color. The presence of any impurity leads to the formation of colored diamond. Impurities refer to any other element other than carbon atoms. Different colors are due to the […]

5 Ways To Save Money On An Engagement Ring

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Princess. Marquise. Round brilliant. Cushion. It’s no mystery that diamonds come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The question is, which one is right for your budget? True love doesn’t come with a price tag, of course, but a romantic proposal doesn’t necessarily have to break the bank. With young workers today earning 5.5 percent less (after adjusting for inflation) than they did four decades ago, according to U.S. Census data, the adage of spending two months’ salary on an engagement ring may not be an option for everyone. Couples are finding new ways to save money on rings, whether by careful stone selection or doing away with a diamond altogether. “Millennials are making getting engaged all their own,” says Brooke Brinkman, VP of marketing and communications at Simon G. Jewelry, a luxury jewelry brand that specializes in engagement and wedding rings. “While traditional engagement rings still make an […]