Like most diamonds, yellow diamonds can be found in mines all across the world. Most commonly yellow diamonds can be found in South Africa, large areas of Australia as well as Russia, India, Canada and Brazil. These stones are then used to create a variety of different jewellery pieces such as yellow diamond earrings.
Yellow diamonds are formed in the same way as white diamonds in a process that happens over millions and millions of years. All diamonds are formed as a result of immensely high temperatures and pressure below the surface of the earth. Yellow diamonds get their beautiful yellow hue from the presence of nitrogen. The nitrogen atoms within the gem assemble themselves in a way so that blue light is absorbed and yellow tones are reflected back - therefore providing yellow diamond earrings with their signature colour.
Yes, yellow diamonds tend to be popular for fancy earring styles such as drop earrings or halo designs. Yellow diamond earrings have been worn by celebrities on the red carpet and make a great gift to a loved one or even for yourself.
The most popular yellow diamond earrings tend to be halo studs or glamorous drop earrings. Typically yellow diamonds are favoured in fancy cuts such as the cushion, pear or oval cut. Designs more suited to formal or special occasions tend to be the most popular for yellow diamond earrings, possibly due to the striking appearance and rarity of the gemstone.
Those with sensitive ears or skin can certainly opt for yellow diamond earrings. It is advised, however, to select a design that is set in platinum as this is a hypoallergenic metal - meaning it is perfect for sensitive skin. The great thing is that at Diamonds Factory you can customise your favourite design by selecting your preferred metal type.
