E.S. Design

Yes, there is such a thing as a chocolate diamond. The term “chocolate diamond” simply refers to a diamond that has a brown color. These brown sparklers are naturally tinged in that earthly hue but some have been heat-treated for color enhancement. Chocolate diamonds come in a variety of shades as well.

You will find jewelers selling brown-colored diamonds using names such as cognac, clove, cinnamon, honey, and champagne. The most popular of these are champagne diamonds, which have a light brown shade and have been in existence for many years. Chocolate diamonds are those that have a deeper and darker brown shade. They have been favorites of Hollywood’s celebrities and stars. Even the King of Thailand has a 545.67-carat chocolate diamond in his possession!

In the recent years, fancy-colored diamonds have captured the attention of the public as famous celebrities have grown in their appreciation of these gemstones. Colors range from yellow diamonds, orange diamonds, red diamonds, blue diamonds, green diamonds, pink diamonds, and black diamonds. Where do chocolate diamonds fit in the picture?

Intense brown diamonds are indeed fancy diamonds. However, brown diamonds may also simply be diamonds with poor color, such as those graded as N-Z color in the chart. Chocolate diamonds are deeper in color than most brown diamonds, making them fancy colored gemstones, not poor quality sparklers. Since the demand for chocolate diamonds is on the rise, market prices for these gemstones my continue to increase as well. As a word of caution, even though the diamonds are brown in color, you have to ensure that the clarity is of high quality. Choose chocolate diamonds that are at the least visibly free from inclusions, spots, and clouds.

Jewelers have masterfully created jewelry art using chocolate diamonds in combination with rose gold or white gold as well as white diamonds. Ladies who like wearing earth tones will find that chocolate diamonds are a great complement to their wardrobe.