In Focus: Fancy Colour Diamonds

The Tiffany Yellow, the Hope Diamond, the Pink Star, the Dresden Green. The pieces that have made diamonds fascinating for centuries. A white diamond sparkles; a colour diamond tells a story. Yellow from the trace of nitrogen caught in the lattice as the stone formed. Blue from boron. Green from natural radiation deep in the earth. Pink from a structural distortion so subtle that geologists are still arguing about exactly how it happens.

Only one in every ten thousand diamonds mined naturally has any colour to it. This tells you almost everything you need to know about fancy colour diamonds - they are the rarest form of a material that is already considered rare.

We have always been drawn to the beauty of fancy colour diamonds, and these are some of our current favourites.

Yellow Diamonds

A favourite for engagement rings, yellow diamonds pair beautifully with both white and yellow gold, and the colour tone varies from pale champagne all the way to saturated canary yellows.

The 18ct White Gold Halo Style Fancy Yellow Diamond Ring is our vintage take on the yellow diamond. A one-of-a-kind ring featuring an exquisite radiant cut fancy yellow diamond. This gorgeously vivid centre stone is surrounded by a halo of diamonds set in 18ct yellow gold. Further sparkle is added by an additional halo set in 18ct white gold, alongside the diamond set shoulders.

The Yellow Diamond Halo Ring takes a slightly different approach. A unique ring featuring an exquisite cushion cut fancy yellow diamond. This gorgeously vivid centre stone is bezel set in 18ct yellow gold. Further sparkle is added by an additional halo set of diamonds in platinum, alongside the diamond set shoulders. A beautiful choice for the lover of yellow diamonds.

Pink Diamonds

Pink diamonds possess a softness and individuality unlike any other stone. Their delicate colour, shifting between blush and vivid rose tones depending on the light, gives them a character that feels both contemporary and timeless. In recent years, lab grown pink diamonds have opened up new possibilities in jewellery design, making these remarkable stones more attainable for contemporary jewellery collections

The 18ct White Gold Oval Pink Diamond Ring captures this perfectly. At its centre is an oval cut pink lab grown diamond surrounded by glittering diamonds, designed to enhance its brilliance and depth of colour. It is a piece for someone drawn to the beauty of pink diamonds and looking for a distinctive and elegant design.

We adore this 9ct Radiant Cut Pink Diamond Ring, handcrafted in yellow gold with tapered baguette side stones. There is something beautifully balanced about the design, the softness and vibrancy of the pink centre stone contrasted against the clean architectural lines of the baguette diamonds. Bold enough to feel distinctive, yet timeless in its proportions, it is the kind of piece that effortlessly moves between statement ring and modern heirloom.

Why Fancy Colour?

Fancy colour diamonds are one of the most fascinating areas of the jewellery world. Natural stones are admired for their individuality and rarity, with each diamond carrying its own unique depth of colour and character. Lab grown fancy colour diamonds have opened the door to a new generation of jewellery design, making these extraordinary tones and larger stone sizes more accessible than ever before. Both offer their own distinct appeal, united by the same brilliance, beauty and craftsmanship that make diamonds so enduring.

Our designer Kristina, a GIA graduate, has worked closely with both natural and lab grown fancy colour diamonds for many years. Whether you are considering an engagement ring, a statement piece, or simply exploring the category for the first time, we are always happy to guide you through the differences and possibilities. Book an appointment to visit us in store and experience the stones in person, where their colour and fire truly come to life.