Colored Diamonds

Colored Diamonds

 Unquestionably donning the most fabulous clothing and jewelry conceivable, Carrie and the gang are back in full-fledged diamond-encrusted action! It could take hours to detail the gorgeous variety of eye-popping jewelry that flaunts itself on the silver screen such as Charlotte’s pave white diamond disc ornament by Jennifer Fisher, Samantha’s Cleopatra 18k yellow gold earrings with 1.36 carats of diamonds by Wendy Brandes, or Miranda’s Alexis Bittar bracelets, but the MVP of jewelry in this film goes to the 5 carat black diamond ring from designer Itay Malkin that Big presents to Carrie, “because you are not like anyone else”. Even now, I am still swooning.

This unique and superlative conjure color diamond set in 18k white gold and surrounded by 80 round, white pave diamonds equaling 0.35k, is the only diamond engagement ring fitting for the ultimate New York City diva, Ms. Carrie Bradshaw.

Fancy colored diamonds have been popping up more and more in the last few years and their prices have hit new highs, with their value never decreasing on the wholesale level in the last 30 years. This makes buying a colored diamond not only the latest fashion but also a smart speculation. Assouline has recently published a 231 page coffee-table-esk book titled “The Fancy Color Diamond Book”, by Eden Rachminov. Taking two and a half years to research, design, and produce, this book provides a wealth of information (both commercial and technical) about fancy color diamonds and diamonds in general. Meant for professionals and interested consumers alike, it delves into the important issues of grading, clarity, and the role of florescence in determining the value of fancy color diamonds while also clearing up a number of misconceptions regarding the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) diamond report. The book is written in a user-friendly format and is filled with beautiful photographs. Rachminov said of the book, “It is especially useful for the experienced diamantaire but no doubt would be of interest to the private diamond high-end consumer”.

The rise of fancy colored diamonds as a sizzling trend was made clear at the 2010 Oscars where they appeared all over the red carpet. Amanda Seyfried wore a brown diamond ball ring by Lorraine Schwartz, Rachel McAdams, also wearing Lorraine Schwartz, showed off natural multi-colored diamond earrings, and Mo’Nique accessorized with yellow diamond jewels from Chopard. From their appearance at the Oscars in March to their stunning cameo in “Sex and the City 2” you can be sure that fancy color diamonds are on the scene!