| About Canary Diamonds
Most diamonds of value are thought to have a lack of
color or colorless but diamonds with strong color, or fancy colored
diamonds, are more rare and often more valuable. Fancy colored
diamonds come is many colors such as yellows, reds, pinks, blues,
greens, purples and many shades in between. The rarest are pink
and red.
The fancy color in diamonds is produced during the
diamond formation from many factors such as impurities , trace elements
or radiation affecting the diamonds creation.
How are colors graded in Canary Diamond?
Fancy colored diamonds are grades in 2 ways: "hue" and
"intensity." "Hue" is the basic color of the
diamond, yellow, blue, green etc. "Intensity" is the
degree to which the color is present. The more intense the color, the
rarer and more expensive the diamond.
GIA uses nine categories for color grades
- Faint
- Very Light
- Light
- Fancy Light
- Fancy
- Fancy Dark
- Fancy Intense
- Fancy Deep
- Fancy Vivid
What are Canary Diamonds?
As you can see on the chart canary yellow is not a color
grade for fancy yellow diamonds. Canary yellow is a
non-gemological term used to describe yellow diamonds. Canary
yellow diamonds is a term that that the public refers to a
"very" yellow diamonds such as fancy intense yellow. You
can assume that canary yellow diamonds and yellow diamonds are
interchangeable terms. So, all yellow diamonds are somewhat
"canary yellow" diamonds to varying degrees. (For
example light canary yellow diamonds.) You will not see the term
"canary yellow" on a lab certificate, but the public still
uses this term to describe "very" yellow diamonds.
What about clarity in canary diamonds?
Clarity is not as important a factor in fancy colored diamonds as in
white or colorless diamonds. In fact, many color grading
certificates only grade the color of the diamond and not the clarity.
Many times feathers or small crystal inclusions appear the same color as
the diamond and don't diminish the coloring of the diamond. In
some circumstances they may create the appearance of more brilliance.
As long as the diamond is considered "eye clean" to an
untrained eye clarity is not as crucial. However, fancy colored
diamonds with clarities of VS or better are more rare and command a
higher price.
Color treatments in fancy colored and canary diamonds
Irradiated diamonds are a common form of treating not so colored
diamonds to appear fancy in color. This is done through
irradiation followed by high heat. This process is usually permanent,
but may change is high heat is used during setting or repairs.
Gemesis cultured man made colored diamonds are grown in a laboratory to
make them affordable. Natural diamond of similar color are much
more expensive.
How do I choose the right canary diamond?
At Diamonds and Engagement Rings.com we try to make your diamond
buying experience as easy as possible. The best thing to do is
call and speak with one of our fancy color and canary diamond experts. We
can discuss your budget and options to help you choose the perfect
diamond. Since fancy colored diamonds are very rare every piece is
unique in itself. Whether you are buying a $500 ring or a $50,000
ring we understand that ring is special to you. Our diamonds are
all 100% natural untreated diamonds unless you are told otherwise.
Your investment in a natural fancy colored diamond is secure.
Return Policy on Fancy Yellow and Canary Diamond Rings
Every fancy yellow diamond and ring is unique and extra work is needed
to produce a fine quality ring. Also, these diamonds are
very rare so time is limited. It is because of the extra labor and
rarity that returns are limited to 5 day inspection with a 15%
restocking fee if returned. However, exchanges within that period
are accepted.
Call and speak with one of our fancy colored diamond experts to ensure
you get the ring of your dreams! We will make every effort to make
your purchase as easy and rewarding as possible.
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