Cheers to Champagne Diamonds
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Raise your glass, we're popping champagne!
As 2025 approaches, what better way to toast the new year than with champagne… diamonds? These stunning gems are turning heads this season, offering a unique and elegant touch to engagement rings and fine jewelry. Want to dive deeper into the allure of champagne diamonds, explore their mesmerizing shades, and discover some of our favorite picks? Let’s pop the cork and explore!
What are Champagne Diamonds?
Champagne diamonds captivate with their warm, golden hues reminiscent of your favorite bubbly. Any diamond with a noticeable brown or yellow undertone visible to the naked eye is considered a champagne diamond. You might also hear terms like "brown diamond" or "chocolate diamond" to describe their varied shades, which range from light honey to deep mocha. These gems are more than just beautiful; they are said to symbolize harmony, stability, and grounding energy—a meaningful choice for any jewelry piece.
How are Champagne Diamonds Formed?
eath the Earth's surface. The process typically takes between 1 billion to 3.5 billion years, making these diamonds some of the oldest materials on Earth.The distinctive yellow-brown tones of champagne diamonds are created by nitrogen trapped during their formation. The more nitrogen present, the deeper and richer the champagne hue becomes, resulting in the stunning array of colors we adore.
The Champagne Diamond Color Spectrum
Champagne diamonds belong to the "fancy colored" diamond category, celebrated for their vibrant and unique shades. For color grading, most jewelers use the Argyle Mine Champagne Diamond Grading System, which classifies these gems into the following categories:C1 - C2: Light champagneC3 - C4: Medium champagneC5 - C6: Dark champagneC7 - C8: CognacWhether you prefer the delicate glow of light champagne or the rich intensity of cognac, there’s a shade for every taste.
The Argyle Diamond Mine
The Argyle Diamond Mine, located in the remote East Kimberley region of Western Australia, was one of the world's most renowned diamond mines, particularly famous for producing rare champagne and pink diamonds. The mine opened in 1983 and quickly became the world's largest source of natural colored diamonds. Its champagne diamonds were especially prized for their unique beauty. After decades of operation, The Argyle Mine closed in November 2020 due to the depletion of economically viable resources. Since its closure, diamonds from Argyle have become increasingly coveted by collectors and jewelers, further solidifying their status as extraordinary treasures.
Why Choose Champagne Diamonds?
Not only are diamonds the hardest gemstone in the world, making them an incredibly durable option, but champagne diamonds also add a distinct pop of color for those who want something beyond the traditional white diamond. They’re the perfect choice for anyone looking to make a bold, yet timeless, statement. Champagne diamonds offer an elegant, neutral tone that can mimic all shades of skin complexion, and earthy shades that are further enhanced by a 14k yellow gold or 14k rose gold setting. They are a unique alternative to white diamonds and can be sourced in many diamond cuts and shapes, making each champagne diamond one-of-a-kind. Because champagne diamonds still offer clarity much like a white diamond (as opposed to a salt & pepper grey diamond or opaque black diamond), they offer flexibility in aesthetic and style regardless if you're looking for a classic or alternative style engagement ring.
Celebrate life’s sparkling moments with champagne diamonds—because nothing says luxury quite like a gem that’s as unique as you.
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One-of-a-Kind Champagne Diamond Rings
Check out our one-of-a-kind and custom champagne diamond rings. If you’re wanting to go the custom route for your champagne diamond ring, our experts can help you create your dream ring.
Champagne Fine Jewelry
Not in the market for an engagement ring, but still want to add a pop of champagne to your collection? Don't worry, we have plenty of champagne diamond fine jewelry to choose from!
Cheers to Champagne Diamonds
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Raise your glass, we're popping champagne!
As 2025 approaches, what better way to toast the new year than with champagne… diamonds? These stunning gems are turning heads this season, offering a unique and elegant touch to engagement rings and fine jewelry. Want to dive deeper into the allure of champagne diamonds, explore their mesmerizing shades, and discover some of our favorite picks? Let’s pop the cork and explore!
What are Champagne Diamonds?
Champagne diamonds captivate with their warm, golden hues reminiscent of your favorite bubbly. Any diamond with a noticeable brown or yellow undertone visible to the naked eye is considered a champagne diamond. You might also hear terms like "brown diamond" or "chocolate diamond" to describe their varied shades, which range from light honey to deep mocha. These gems are more than just beautiful; they are said to symbolize harmony, stability, and grounding energy—a meaningful choice for any jewelry piece.
How are Champagne Diamonds Formed?
Champagne diamonds, like all natural diamonds, form deep within the Earth's mantle over billions of years. Specifically, they are created under extreme heat and pressure conditions about 100 miles beneath the Earth's surface. The process typically takes between 1 billion to 3.5 billion years, making these diamonds some of the oldest materials on Earth.The distinctive yellow-brown tones of champagne diamonds are created by nitrogen trapped during their formation. The more nitrogen present, the deeper and richer the champagne hue becomes, resulting in the stunning array of colors we adore.
The Argyle Diamond Mine
The Argyle Diamond Mine, located in the remote East Kimberley region of Western Australia, was one of the world's most renowned diamond mines, particularly famous for producing rare champagne and pink diamonds. The mine opened in 1983 and quickly became the world's largest source of natural colored diamonds. Its champagne diamonds were especially prized for their unique beauty. After decades of operation, The Argyle Mine closed in November 2020 due to the depletion of economically viable resources. Since its closure, diamonds from Argyle have become increasingly coveted by collectors and jewelers, further solidifying their status as extraordinary treasures.
Why Choose Champagne Diamonds?
Not only are diamonds the hardest gemstone in the world, making them an incredibly durable option, but champagne diamonds also add a distinct pop of color for those who want something beyond the traditional white diamond. They’re the perfect choice for anyone looking to make a bold, yet timeless, statement. Champagne diamonds offer an elegant, neutral tone that can mimic all shades of skin complexion, and earthy shades that are further enhanced by a 14k yellow gold or 14k rose gold setting. They are a unique alternative to white diamonds and can be sourced in many diamond cuts and shapes, making each champagne diamond one-of-a-kind. Because champagne diamonds still offer clarity much like a white diamond (as opposed to a salt & pepper grey diamond or opaque black diamond), they offer flexibility in aesthetic and style regardless if you're looking for a classic or alternative style engagement ring.
Celebrate life’s sparkling moments with champagne diamonds—because nothing says luxury quite like a gem that’s as unique as you.
In-Stock Champagne Diamond Rings
Need your champagne now? Check out our in-stock, ready-to-ship champagne diamond rings.
One-of-a-Kind Champagne Diamond Rings
Check out our one-of-a-kind and custom champagne diamond rings. If you’re wanting to go the custom route for your champagne diamond ring, our experts can help you create your dream ring.
Champagne Fine Jewelry
Not in the market for an engagement ring, but still want to add a pop of champagne to your collection? Don't worry, we have plenty of champagne diamond fine jewelry to choose from!