Diamond rings are the first choice for any engagement, but even for something as traditional as a marriage proposal, some pay attention to…fashion trends. If we take a look at famous engagement rings some of the most talked about celebrities in Hollywood showed off, we can easily notice one significant trend: no one wants colorless diamonds anymore. Fancy colored diamonds are the latest rage in fashion and have become some of the most sought out jewelry item over the last years. Kristen Bell received a beautiful champagne colored diamond from Dax Sheperd, Olivia Palermo has a canary-yellow sparkler on her hand and “Gossip Girl” Blake Lively was proposed to with a pink diamond ring by Ryan Reynolds.
Fancy diamonds is a term used for diamonds hued in very bold shades, which makes them unusual and present the perfect opportunity to stand out. And what else does a Hollywood diva want rather then not being just another girl in the crowd? Fancy diamonds are rare, although stones treated in a laboratory are also valuable. However, the really expensive diamonds are those who are naturally colored, without any chemical addition. Natural coloring occurs when an impurity gets trapped inside the diamond’s carbon lattice structure. For instance, yellow diamonds have their coloring from nitrogen, while blue diamonds have this interesting hue due to traces of boron.
Speaking of popularity, fancy diamonds are not an invention of the last decade, because many celebrities and famous people used to offer lavished gifts in the form of colored diamonds to their loved ones. The most popular diamond hue is certainly yellow. Over the years, yellow diamonds became the quintessential expression of elegance and opulence. Someone who wears yellow diamonds is trying to make a statement, to get noticed. When Paris Hilton was engaged to billionaire Paris Latsis (let’s not get into the whole Paris and Paris subject), the heiress got not one, but two engagement rings, one of them being a canary diamond ring, worth $5 million. After Jennifer Lopez gave birth to their twins, husband Marc Anthony gave her an 8 carat canary yellow diamond ring as a present. Another famous yellow diamond engagement ring was the one received by Katie Holmes from Tom Cruise. And let’s not forget the famous 1953 movie premiere where Marilyn Monroe wore a yellow pear-shaped diamond, called The Moon of Baroda, which was also used for a promotional photo shoot.
Those who want a more feminine and delicate choice as an engagement ring, opt for pink diamonds. Most women love pink diamonds because it’s the one color you don’t see men wearing that often. We all remember the famous pink diamond engagement ring given to Jennifer Lopez by her then fiancé Ben Affleck. Another diva who has a passion for pink diamonds is Mariah Carey. When she got engaged to Nick Canon, she received a beautiful emerald cut pink diamond engagement ring. A pink diamond was also the stone of choice for Enrique Iglesias when he proposed to long time girlfriend Anna Kournikova.
One of the hardest diamonds to find is a naturally colored blue diamond. Blue diamonds are so rare, but so worth it, considering how blue is the color of royalty and nobility. Strangely enough, not many celebrities opt for blue diamonds, but somehow they did gain in popularity over the last years, replacing sapphires.
No matter the shape, size or color, engagement rings are special and should be treated accordingly. If you’re in need for a ring appraisal, or if you want to insure your diamond engagement ring, don’t hesitate to contact us and we’ll provide you with all the information you need. Our services are certified and professional, so you can be assured you’re receiving high quality and detailed appraisals.
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