Global Diamond Group

08/28/2024

The Value of Yellow Diamonds

One of the best ways to understand the value of yellow diamonds today is to look at recent auction estimates and sales. Here are a few notable examples:

1 - Fancy Vivid Yellow 6.09ct VVS1 Emerald Cut - Christie’s June 2024
Sold: $793,800 ($130,344/ct)

2 - “The Allnatt” Fancy Vivid Yellow 101.29ct VS2 Cushion - Sotheby’s May 2024
Estimated: $6.2 million to $7.2 million

3 - “The Yellow Rose” Fancy Intense Yellow 202.18ct SI1 Pear Shape - Christie’s May 2024
Sold: $7,242,822 ($35,823/ct)

4 - Fancy Deep Brown Yellow 4.04ct VS2 Old European - Sotheby’s May 2024
Sold: $25,655 ($6,350/ct)

5 - Fancy Yellow 12.09ct SI2 Radiant - Sotheby’s May 2024
Sold: $144,000 ($11,910/ct)

6 - Fancy Light Yellow 10.00ct SI1 Old Mine & Fancy Light Yellow 9.04ct VS2 Old Mine
Sotheby’s 2019 - Sold: $150,000 ($7,878/ct)

08/26/2024

Yellow diamonds, sometimes referred to as canary diamonds, have become increasingly more popular and sought-after among the fancy-colored diamonds. Their distinctive yellow hue is primarily due to the presence of nitrogen atoms in the diamond's crystal structure. These nitrogen atoms absorb blue light and thus impart a yellow color to the diamond.

The intensity of the yellow color can range from light to vivid, with more intense colors being rarer and more valuable. The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) grades yellow diamonds based on their color intensity, categorizing them as "Fancy Light," "Fancy," "Fancy Intense," "Fancy Vivid," and so on, with "Fancy Vivid" being the most prized.

Yellow diamonds hold significant cultural and economic value. Historically, they have been associated with warmth, prosperity, and happiness. In the jewelry market, they are celebrated for their vibrant color and rarity. High-profile yellow diamonds, such as the Tiffany Yellow Diamond, have gained fame for their size and exceptional quality.

In terms of investment, yellow diamonds are considered a good choice because of their rarity and the growing demand for colored diamonds. Their value has been steadily increasing, making them not just a beautiful choice for jewelry but also a potentially lucrative investment.

Yellow diamonds can be found in several locations around the world, including South Africa, Australia, and Brazil. The Ellendale mine in Australia was once one of the most famous sources for high-quality yellow diamonds.

Overall, yellow diamonds are cherished for their beauty, rarity, and significance, making them a staple in both high-end jewelry collections and investment portfolios​.

08/22/2024

As many of you may have noticed, the Global Diamond Group page has been sparked back to life after a long hiatus. We are here to announce that Global Diamond Group is currently a family business under new management.

Along with this Global Diamond Group has stretched into many social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook and our newly developed website, www.globaldiamondgroupusa.com , where you can explore a wide range of what we have to offer from Fancy Color Diamonds to Custom Jewelry pieces.

As the new generation, NGEM, is ushered in, we are excited and honored to be able to continue this legacy building upon the exceptionally rare Color Diamonds and Jewelry handcrafted and designed in New York City for the last few decades. Thank you all for your loyal patronage and stay tuned for our exciting upcoming projects. We can’t wait to share more incredible gems and experiences with all of you!

06/05/2012