Fancy diamonds are becoming more popular every year as celebrities choose colored diamonds for engagement rings, as well as sport their colored ice to complement their designer dresses for red carpet events. Some stylists say that Hollywood star Jennifer Lopez’s 6.1 carat pink diamond engagement ring (given to her by then-groom-to-be Ben Affleck in 2003) marked the beginning of the colored diamond craze. Still, other fashion experts point to the 2007 Golden Globes as sort of the “re-launch” of the colored diamonds in Tinsel Town. At that awards show, Beyonce Knowles sparkled in her ivory bangle, lined with multi-colored diamonds and matching dangling earrings also adorned in colored diamonds. At that same event, Penelope Cruz chose not to wear a necklace and opted for a spectacular pair of flower earrings that featured 10 carat white and yellow diamonds. While the gorgeous gowns received appropriate press the following day, the colored diamond baubles gained even more media attention.
Of course, it’s not just “new Hollywood” who has embraced the beauty of fancy diamonds. Hollywood legends like the late Elizabeth Taylor enjoyed dressing in beautiful colored diamonds for decades. One of the most stunning pieces in her collection was a 17th century Taj Mahal heart-shaped yellow diamond necklace given to her by husband Richard Burton.
With the rich and famous showcasing colored diamonds on and off the red carpet, the masses are learning that not all diamonds are clear. The fact is, you can get a diamond in any color of choice. Natural diamonds that become colored achieve their unique hue through different elements that are within the diamonds. If a diamond has nitrogen, for example, a yellow diamond is the result. Another way that a natural diamond can become colored is through exposure to radiation during its creation. This is how a green diamond is born.
Whether you prefer wearing colored diamonds or the classic white stones, you’re sure to look stunning; however, if you are usually drawn to colorless diamonds, why not explore the beautiful rainbow of baubles? So many colors of diamonds, so little time… |
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