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YOUR GUIDE TO YELLOW DIAMONDS

Learn about yellow diamonds with our helpful guide

Add a sunny splash of color with yellow diamond jewelry! If you love to stand out from the crowd, an eye-catching yellow diamond could be just the style you’re looking for. As an alluring alternative to traditional colorless diamonds, yellow diamonds can add a vibrant, joyful flair to your look.

With a variety of yellow diamond rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets to choose from, it’s easy to express your style. Learn more about yellow diamonds and explore KAY’s stunning selection, so you can find the perfect piece for that special someone—or treat yourself to something new.

WHAT ARE YELLOW DIAMONDS?

 

Natural yellow diamonds are diamonds that get their color from the presence of nitrogen in their crystal structure. Nitrogen molecules absorb blue light, causing the stone to reflect a yellow shade. Enhanced yellow diamonds are diamonds that have been treated to create their permanent, intense yellow color. KAY offers both natural and enhanced yellow diamond jewelry. Yellow diamonds offer a bright, warm look and are thought to symbolize hope, happiness, and renewal.

 

ARE YELLOW DIAMONDS REAL?

 

Yes! Both natural yellow diamonds and enhanced yellow diamonds are real diamonds, and both possess the same chemical composition as traditional colorless diamonds. The key difference is that enhanced yellow diamonds have undergone a treatment process to change the stone’s color.

Learn about natural and enhanced yellow diamonds with our guide

YELLOW DIAMONDS VS. COLORLESS DIAMONDS

 

Learn more about the differences and similarities between yellow diamonds and colorless diamonds, so you can decide which option is right for you.

KAY Diamond Comparison Enhanced yellow Diamonds natural yellow diamonds colorless Diamonds
Is it a Diamond? Yes Yes Yes
Primary Chemical Composition Carbon Carbon Carbon
Clarity Low Varies Varies
100% Conflict-Free Yes Yes Yes
KAY Responsible Sourcing Commitment Yes Yes Yes
Industry Sourcing Standards Established Yes Yes Yes
Included in the Lifetime Diamond Commitment Yes Yes Yes
Eligible for Trade-In No Yes Yes
Price Comparison (of comparable quality and size) $ $$$ $$$

EXPLORE YELLOW DIAMOND JEWELRY

 

From birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays to “just because”, yellow diamonds make a gorgeous gift for any occasion. As a non-traditional alternative to colorless diamonds, yellow diamond jewelry will add a beautiful pop of color to any look. Explore our selection now to discover your new favorite piece.


Catch the sunny gleam off this gorgeous yellow diamond engagement ring from KAY

ENGAGEMENT RINGS

 

Make your proposal bright and beautiful with a yellow diamond engagement ring.
 

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A bright and beautiful yellow diamond fashion ring from KAY

FASHION RINGS

 

Add a little sunshine to any look with a yellow diamond fashion ring.
 

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Adorn yourself in sunshine with this yellow diamond necklace from KAY

NECKLACES

 

Make them do a double-take with an eye-catching yellow diamond necklace.
 

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A pair of stunning yellow diamond earrings from KAY

EARRINGS

 

Add a touch of radiance with a beautiful pair of yellow diamond earrings.
 

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Diamond Education from the Experts

Discover yellow gemstones at KAY
YELLOW GEMSTONES

From citrine to yellow diamonds, learn more about the yellow gemstones KAY has to offer and how to style them.

 


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KAY’s Jewelry Library is your one-stop resource for jewelry education! Our collection of articles includes everything from jewelry basics, style guides, shopping tips, and gift-giving advice to ideas and inspiration for your milestone moments.
 

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