Colored Diamond Engagement Rings

Diamonds are composed entirely of crystallized carbon molecules, and are formed under intense heat and pressure 150 kilometers deep within the Earth’s crust. Diamonds have been in use since time immemorial, either as jewelry or just fine cut individual pieces. It is also the hardest substance found on the planet, besides being a woman's best friend.

Natural colored diamonds are extremely rare and expensive. It is believed for every one colored diamond found, there are nearly 10,000 colorless ones. The natural process of geographical formation and conditions that add color to the diamonds ensures that each one of them is unique in color, form and size. The interaction of elements like nitrogen, boron, etc., with carbon atoms during diamond creation, add or at times even changes the color of the diamond. Radiation and pressure on a diamond’s structure also plays a part in imparting color to it.

Some of the colors that can be found are:

1. Blue: The presence of boron imparts a blue shade.
2. Violet: The presence of hydrogen produces violet hues.
3. Yellow/Orange: The presence of nitrogen imparts yellow or orange shades.
4. Red/Pink/Purple/Brown: The amount of pressure exerted on a diamond in the Earth's crust abnormally compresses its structure, imparting colors and shades of red, pink, purple or brown.

As colored diamonds are rare and expensive, color enhanced diamonds were introduced into the market to make it affordable for the general masses. The process of irradiation is used to color natural colorless diamonds. The natural diamonds are subjected to high energy particles in a laboratory, which is how color is added to them.

Colored Diamond Engagement Rings

An engagement is a special occasion in a woman's life. Make it a memorable one by presenting her with a colored diamond engagement ring. While colorless one have their own allure, add spark and color to the day with a colored diamond. Before you go out and pick one, it is important to understand the significance of an engagement ring, and to go the right way while selecting it.

Decide on a budget, even though most romantics would profess that love sees no expense, it does. The budget would depend upon whether you plan to choose a naturally colored or an enhanced diamond. Preferably choose a color that she is partial to. Decide on the shape and design of the ring; a traditional vintage, or a modern contemporary one. Do you want a solitaire or many tiny stones? If you have a particular design in mind, don't shy away from getting it made. The more you involve yourself in the process of selecting the ring, the more it will be treasured.

Many famous brands like Cartier, De Beers, Tiffany, Harry Winston, etc., have some very fine and exquisite colored diamond engagement rings to choose from. Make sure you get a certificate from an independent laboratory stating the natural origin of its color. So go right ahead and propose. And don't forget to go down on that bended knee!