In the very recent past, champagne diamonds were at the bottom when it came to the diamond industry. But, things have changed very quickly in recent years.
Champagne diamonds are technically certain shades of brown diamonds. In the past, these diamonds went into barrel marked for industrial grinding use. However, they are now very popular as an alternative to clear diamonds. Everyone wants something that no one else has. Getting a diamond engagement ring with a clear diamond is almost out of style now. Fancy colored diamonds are definitely trendy now.
Sometimes people use the name champagne diamond to refer to any shade of brown diamonds. In recent times, the name has come to refer to brown diamonds in lighter shades. Champagne, the drink, is actually a light yellowish brown. This range of color is what champagne now seems to refer. The brown in these stones often have notes of other colors in their depths as well. Orange, red, and yellow are the most common undertones. However, purple and pink are also able to mix with the champagne brown. These colors make a beautiful statement in just about any jewelry piece you choose. An important note, the word "champagne" won't be written anywhere in the GIA report but rather the color description.
Like all diamonds, you can find champagne diamonds in all sizes from less than a half carat to even over five carats. Some lighter colors of colored diamonds are usually found only in certain shapes that can emphasys their color, champagne diamonds are good candidates for a variety of cuts such as the round, cushion cut, radiant, emerald cut, asscher cut, heart, oval, or marquise. You can find them in range of intensities, usually ranging from light to fancy. Clarity is not quite as important with fancy colored diamonds as it is with the clear diamonds (white diamonds). However, you can find diamonds with different levels of clarity as well and obviously it will affect the price. Once again, diamonds with higher color saturation hide their flaws better. These diamonds look very good in white gold or platinum. The yellow tones in yellow gold tend to blend with the brown tones of the diamonds.
With the popularity of champagne diamonds, the diamond industry has tried to cash in on the trends. They have developed the ability to apply synthetic color to diamonds to give them the latest color. Naturally, colored diamonds retain their color forever. These synthetic diamonds will gradually lose their color over time. The nitrogen levels deep in the depths of the natural diamonds let them have their champagne color. There is no way for men to duplicate that natural color. The world’s largest cut natural diamond is the rich champagne stone sitting at 545 carats. It was a present to the King of Thailand in the 50th year of his reign in 1996.