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.

Vexing Vintage Engagement Rings

There’s something incredibly appealing about vintage jewelry. The bygone eras of intricate craftsmanship created beautiful designs that still enchant the stylish modern woman. One of the most popular types of vintage jewelry is the vintage engagement ring. The delicate swirls and filigree Victorian patterns evoke a beautiful, romantic time when love was expressed with a single stolen glance, and a kiss on the lips was the ultimate seal of devotion. Sweeping gestures, aching love letters and binding love characterized the era, which is likely why vintage jewelry has such an intensely romantic connotation.

Though many brides-to-be desire a true vintage engagement ring, an authentic vintage piece can be costly and hard to come by. The notion of happening upon the ideal vintage ring seems glamorous and romantic, but the reality is that searching through flea markets, websites and antique dealer stock can be exhausting. In the end, finding the perfect vintage engagement ring can be incredibly difficult.

The Vintage Style Engagement Ring

For brides who love the intricate design of vintage rings but aren’t set on purchasing an original, antique style engagement rings are a brilliant alternative. Using Victorian designs and intricate craftsmanship, vintage-inspired engagement rings have the same timeless allure without the hassle and price of a true period piece.  To mimic the look of a true vintage ring, Apples of Gold avoids rhodium plating our Victorian-style white gold rings to retain an authentic period look. Rhodium plating naturally wears off of white gold over time, which is why this special touch makes our vintage engagement rings that much better.

Our Favorite Vintage Engagement Ring Styles

Victorian-era engagement rings were usually characterized by their intricate filigree patterns and a smaller, modest diamond. The traditionally smaller size of the diamond enables the vintage rings to look just as they would over a century ago, and also makes them an affordable option for stylish couples on a budget. Here are two vintage engagement rings we love:

¼ Carat Vintage Flower Diamond Ring

This floral-embedded beauty (shown at top) is vintage perfection. The delicate filigree pattern has a whimsical nod to nature in its design that is ideal for nature lovers.

¼ Carat Vintage Filigree Diamond Ring

Less girly than the above design, this vintage vixen (at right) is just as art-deco as it is Victorian. Geometric shapes and intricate patterns create a truly stunning, unique engagement ring. It has all of beauty of vintage at a truly reasonable price.