Colored Diamond Engagement Rings

What could possibly be more fabulous than a beautiful, vintage design engagement ring set with a sparkling diamond? Said ring with sparkling colored diamond, that’s what.  Colored diamonds make a lovely alternative to the typically clear diamond used in engagement rings, especially for nontraditional, modern couples. Colored diamonds come in a variety of hues including pink and yellow, as well as the more unique colors like black or blue.

What Is A Colored Diamond?

Black and blue colored diamonds are genuine clear diamonds that have been color enhanced through heat treatment or irradiation. These processes alter the hue of the diamond to bring out a brilliant blue or black color that is permanent. The biggest benefit of choosing a beautiful colored diamond instead of using a gemstone with the same hue is the sparkle and brilliance that can only be reflected from a diamond. Though onyx and sapphires look similar to blue or black diamonds, they cannot create the same pop, fire or sparkle that is inherent to a diamond.

Our Favorite Colored Diamond Rings

We love the way black diamonds and blue diamonds dazzle when paired with a vintage style ring, which is why we’re highlighting our absolute favorite colored diamond designs. If you too love the unique beauty of colored diamonds, you just might fall in love with the styles below:

Vintage Style White Gold and Black Diamond Ring

Though this finely detailed piece (shown at right) would make a showstopper of an engagement ring, it makes an equally fabulous right hand ring. The black diamond creates a dramatic contrast against the engraved white gold band for stunning effect.
Art Deco Style Black Diamond and White Gold Ring

This ring has a uniquely architectural design that evokes a stylish Art Deco sensibility. The result is a surprisingly modern piece of jewelry that makes a statement with its black diamond center stone.
Vintage Filigree Blue Diamond Engagement Ring

Victorian era engagement rings often used colored stones in lieu of pricier diamonds, but this pretty ring (pictured at top) contains the best of both worlds. Girls who love color will enjoy the brilliant blue hue of the center stone, while fans of diamonds can appreciate the sparkle and fire of the gemstone in a whole new light.

Vintage Blue Diamond Filigree Band in White Gold

The intricate detail on this vintage style filigree ring is exquisite. The blue diamond set in the middle gives it a gorgeous sparkle that sets it apart from other antique style rings. It’s an ideal choice for women who appreciate old-fashioned craftsmanship and detailing.

Black Diamonds Can Take You to Infinity and Beyond

Did you know according to the National Science Foundation (NSF) that geologists have discovered that black diamonds probably came from outer space?  To comprehend this new eye-opener, you have to comprehend the genetic makeup of traditional diamonds and black diamonds.

Traditional diamonds are mined from unstable volcanic rocks that could reach up to 100 kilometers below the Earth’s surface.  According to Sonia Esperanca, a program director for NSF, this process makes traditional diamonds “the hardest natural material known.“  However, black diamonds are different genetically.  Akin to other rocks that originate from space, black diamonds have traces of nitrogen and hydrogen.  Additionally, they are only found in Brazil and Central African Republic!

Naturally occurring black diamonds, however, are exceptionally rare.  When discovered, they can cost upwards of $50,000 to $100,000, or more, depending on the carat weight of the black diamond, such as the famous black orlov.

In order to make black diamonds attainable by most jewelry enthusiasts, jewelers today take white diamonds and through irradiation and extreme pressure, transform the structure of a diamond to make it permanently black. These are still natural, authentic diamonds that have been treated to become colored diamond jewelry. The difference, however, is that you can buy black diamonds in the hundreds of dollars, rather than tens of thousands.

Apples of Gold Jewelry has a wonderful assortment of black diamond rings, black diamond earrings, and black diamond pendants to gratify your “extraterrestrial” jewelry needs.

The ideal starting place to begin your black diamond collection is Apples of Gold’s 1 or 2 carat Black Diamond Solitaire Ring. This black diamond ring embodies minimalism through a 14K white gold band and sophistication through the 1 or 2 carat black diamond centered on the band.  The 4 prong setting adds additional personality by giving the illusion of white gold claws reaching up from the band to enclose the black diamond.

Two black diamonds are unquestionably better than one especially when it comes to Apples of Gold’s Black Diamond Stud Earrings.  Each earring, obtainable in your preference of carats, reminds me of two 14k white gold basket fashioned torches marching through the night holding a black diamond flame.  Further customization of the Black Diamond Stud Earring includes your choice of push back or screw back posts.

The perfect match for the Black Diamond Solitaire Ring and the Black Diamond Stud Earrings is this attractive 1 Carat Black Diamond Journey Pendant which comes with your preference of a 16, 18, or 20 inch 14k white gold chain.  The chain hangs charmingly around the wearer’s neck hoisting 7 black round cut 1 carat diamonds down the center of the chest (also available as a blue diamond pendant). The Black Diamond Journey Pendant is a great piece reminiscent of a bright constellation and a great tribute to the origin of black diamonds.