The facts behind Chocolate Diamonds
What is a Chocolate
Diamond?
The first thing you’d notice about chocolate diamonds is
that they are beautiful and fairly inexpensive compared to regular diamonds –
most chocolate rings are priced at the £1,000 – £5,000 range which is below the
average engagement ring price tag. Chocolate Diamonds is a trademarked name
owned by the Le-Vian group to describe a lavish shade of brown Diamond. Found
most commonly in Australia, Angola, Borneo, Brazil and the Congo. These
beautiful and elegant Diamonds may not have the same sparkle or pizazz of
colourless Diamonds, and are most commonly used for industrial purposes due to their
low pricing.
Are Chocolate
Diamonds Fake?
Another question that is asked when people find out that a
chocolate diamond is simply a brown diamond is, if they are real or fake. Just
as with any colour of diamond there are ones that have been colour treated and
ones that have not been. Just because a diamond is sold as a “chocolate
diamond” does not mean that the diamond is not natural.
Prices of Brown
Diamonds
For many years’ brown diamonds were considered industry
diamonds. In a very slow moving and old fashioned industry where the goal was
to have the clearest and most colourless diamond, these "ugly" not
white diamonds were simply undesired.
However, things have changed. As the fashion industry
evolved and people were willing to break the dull mould of colourless diamond
engagement rings, the demand for coloured diamonds increased substantially.
First came industry trend setters and famous celebrities but soon after - the
rest followed.
In fact, the demand has increased so much that the prices of
coloured diamonds spiked many times over during the last two decades. But, for
some reason, maybe due to their old reputation, brown diamonds were late
bloomers and their price still remains very affordable.
What About Clarity?
Clarity is very important when shopping for a diamond. That
even includes a coloured diamond such as brown or chocolate diamonds. It is important
to check for clarity when purchasing a diamond, no matter what colour. Remember
the better the clarity the more worth a diamond has.
Mixing Chocolate
Diamonds with other coloured metals and stones
Chocolate diamonds are best paired with rose gold, however
white gold with accents and highlights of rose gold can also work well. They
also look exquisite when set with white diamonds as they tend to make the rich
tones of the chocolate diamond really pop. Chocolate diamonds can also be set with
warm tones such as rubellites and ruby and brighter, pink tourmalines to
balance out the chocolate tones. Adding smaller complimentary stones to the
design also adds a lovely bespoke touch.
We hope this has given you some insight into the world of
chocolate diamond rings. If you are on the lookout for one of these truly
unique rings, or any engagement rings, why not get in touch with one of our
expert team members at Hatton Jewels who will be more than willing to help you
choose a ring for your needs. At Hatton Jewels we also offer a unique design
your own engagement ring service, which is perfect for ensuring the perfect
chocolate diamond ring, whatever style you choose.
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