Does yellow gold affect diamond color?

The color-bleed from the yellow gold metal does indeed affect the diamond’s color making it look one or two color grades lower than it actually is. Due to this, the yellow gold is best suited with diamonds that are more on the colorless side to give a luscious yellow tint to the ring for those… Continue reading Does yellow gold affect diamond color?

The color-bleed from the yellow gold metal does indeed affect the diamond’s color making it look one or two color grades lower than it actually is. Due to this, the yellow gold is best suited with diamonds that are more on the colorless side to give a luscious yellow tint to the ring for those who would prefer it. The setting and cut of the stone could also affect how much yellow the diamond reflects.

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