Yellow diamonds are just magic. Their glow, their heat, their one of a kind brilliance draws light in a way few gemstones can. At Certified Diamond Network we have been lucky enough to source and create fine jewellery with some of the rarest and most luxurious yellow diamonds in the world, including Argyle yellow diamonds that are uniquely Australian.
In the world of fancy coloured diamonds, fancy yellow diamonds have a lot of pull. The colour grades of these stones range from the faintest fancy light yellow to the most intense fancy vivid yellow. Every gem we find is like a person, with its own way of interacting with light and revealing the depth of its colour.
The Argyle Mine in Western Australia which is no longer in operation was where most of the worlds most fabulous fancy vivid yellow and natural yellow diamonds came from. But its legacy lives on in every Argyle yellow diamond we bring in and hand make.
The gems are a little bit different, a little bit more beautiful and a little bit more timeless.
The colour of the yellow diamond is an indication of its origin. It can be as light as just a hint of yellow or as strong as a vivid yellow. The colours are graded from fancy light, fancy intense to fancy vivid, with each stage getting deeper colour and better clarity.
Fancy vivid yellow is the least number of diamonds that is the brightest of all the yellows. These are the diamonds referred to as canary yellow diamonds and are highly prized for their luminosity and extreme vividness. They have a cheerful, radiant quality that makes them stand out and win over collectors and romantics.
Also called canary yellow diamonds these gems have a pure, bright and lively nature and come with a set of sparkles that make them hard to resist in luxury jewellery. White or yellow gold harmonises with the jewellery piece and extends the metal’s functionality in the form of contrast and heat that makes every facet more brilliant.
Every ring or piece we create is the result of one person’s dream, the idea born from human interaction. Our clients come and talk to us, tell us their story and as a team we bring it to life. For many people a yellow diamond engagement ring means hope, uniqueness and power.
Oval, pear and marquise are the shapes we most often suggest for yellow diamond as by these shapes the colour of the diamond and the total brilliance is multiplied. A white diamond halo setting can be the perfect frame for the fancy vivid yellow centre stone and emphasis the most intense colour and light.
It’s through the process of contemplating every detail, from carat to clarity, from shape to setting that the yellow diamond ring becomes a one off piece.
We have yellow diamonds in fancies, yellow diamonds in the lightest of tones and in the strongest, most vivid yellow.
Whether it’s a ring, pendant or earrings each piece is genuine and expertly crafted.
We only work with real and Argyle yellow diamonds that are ethically sourced so every piece is a reflection of the artist’s moral code and the artist’s skill.
The colour of each yellow diamond is chosen by the person who sets it to achieve clarity, intensity and hue in perfect balance.
Where colourless or white diamonds shine with icy brilliance, yellow diamonds radiate warmth and emotion. Their colour range from lemon to deep amber sometimes with a touch of orange or blue that adds to their charm. This beautiful variation means no two stones are ever the same, each one is unique.
For those who want to stand out a perfect yellow diamond is a statement of confidence and individuality, nature’s sunshine in a stone.
Owning an Argyle yellow diamond is like owning a piece of Australian history, a bright, vibrant and timeless treasure.
Each one tells a story of patience, craftsmanship and wonder.
Come visit our studio and see the collection. See, touch and feel the colour, clarity and brilliance that makes these diamonds special.
When you fall in love with a yellow diamond you will understand why we love what we do.
Because for us every creation begins and ends with you.
Questions & Answers
It depends on the colour grade, clarity, intensity and carat. Light yellow stones are more accessible, deeper fancy vivid yellow or vivid yellows are rare and beautiful. Since Argyle yellow diamonds are no longer mined they have become more valuable especially among collectors in Australia and around the world.
It’s not just the colour, it’s the story. Each yellow diamond is formed under immense natural pressure, with nitrogen and hand polished to reveal its brilliance. The result is a gem with warmth and presence.
To hold one is to experience nature’s artistry, the play of light, colour and time all in one.
Yellow diamonds are found in South Africa and Russia but the Argyle yellow diamonds of Western Australia are the most coveted. Their yellow colour and clarity is unmistakable. The world now treasures the remaining stones as part of the Argyle legacy, a story that will never be told again.
