Hi everyone!
Start with a diamond that has a bit of body color.
GIA called it K.
In the above photo it looks totally colorless.
IN the photo below I can notice the slight tint.
The same holds true in real life.
Diamonds' appearance changes based on many different factors- ambient light chief among them.
Let's remember though that a D color's appearance will also change based on the light under which you view it.
I love D colors.
You can certainly see what the bru-haha is about- a totally colorless diamond has a certain type of beauty unlike anything else.
Of course, I'd say that a K does too.
Anyway, one day I said to myself, "Self- you should set a K next to some yellow trills to see how it looks"
See, using a D next to yellow trills is a no brainer, because the contrast will be maximum.
What if the contrast was slightly less?
ITEM #: R1378
Platinum and 18Karat Yellow Gold Diamond Ring
STONE 1:
WEIGHT: 2.16ct
SHAPE: Cushion Cut
COLOR: K
CLARITY: VVS2
MEASUREMENTS: 8.36 x 7.20 x 4.72 mm
TOTAL DEPTH: 65.6%
TABLE SIZE: 61%
POLISH: VG
SYMMETRY: VG
FLUORESCENCE: NONE
GIA REPORT #: 15063159
SIDE STONES:
TOTAL WEIGHT: 0.60cts
QUANTITY: 2
SHAPE: Trilliant
COLOR: Fancy Yellow
CLARITY: SI1
I think it proves the point that even if the contrast is softer, yellow diamonds look quite nice as side diamonds.....
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