When choosing the perfect gemstone, there are two other
favorite options aside from the classic white diamond,
that’s the glamourous yellow diamond engagement ring and the
captivating sapphire engagement ring. Before choosing
which one you’ll have, here are some things to consider.
One of the rarest coloured diamonds,
this yellow-hued precious stone is sought-after
in the world and a favorite piece of many
jewellery stores across the globe.
For every 16,500 carats of diamonds
mined, there’s only 1 yellow diamond
found. Still, this coloured stone comprises
60% of the coloured diamonds sold on the
market and has become an affordable
luxury piece to the public.
Due to celebrity influence and endorsements,
more brides start to choose this stone over
other more classic options.
Some of the famous yellow diamond engagement
ring wearers include Heidi
Kulm, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Lopez
and Carrie Underwood.
Since the rise of yellow diamonds in popular
culture, several jewellery pieces have been
recognised worldwide. Some of which include:
Sun of Africa – found in the Kimberly Mines of Africa that weighs 127 carats.
Kahn Canary diamond – found in the Crater of Diamonds State Park and weighs
around 4.27 carats. Its most iconic feature is that it’s internally flawless and
was worn by Hillary Clinton.
Incomparable Diamond – at 89-carats, this yellow diamond holds the record
as being the largest internally flawed diamond in the world.
Every sapphire is always different and
never the same. It’s one of the rarest
gemstones in the market unlike the
controlled supply of other diamonds,
yet remains the most affordable
compared to other selections.
Sapphires are great heirloom jewellery
stones because of their durability and
scratch-resistance. Their rating on the
Mohs scales is just one point below that
of diamonds, which is 9 over 10.
The late Princess Diana and her choice
for the sapphire engagement ring sparked
a new love and admiration for this unique
gemstone because of its timeless and regal
beauty.
It has now become a favourite when
it comes to coloured engagement rings.