The quality of color
Hue, tone, saturation and evenness all matter. Saturated pinks, blues and greens are particularly scarce; slight color differences can affect value substantially.
VELMÉA COLOR · THE ART OF COLOR
No two colors tell the same story.
Nature's rare palette, composed into jewelry for one person.
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A shared color name.
An individual character.
Fancy color diamonds appear in yellow, pink, blue and many other hues. Subtle changes in hue, tone and saturation give each stone its own character. At VELMÉA, we consider the way that character comes alive in a finished jewel and on the person who wears it.
RARITY & VALUE
Understanding what makes color rare.
A color name alone never tells the whole story. Each stone deserves careful comparison and reliable documentation.
The origin of color
It is important to establish whether color is natural or treated, and whether a diamond is natural or laboratory-grown. An independent gemological report helps clarify those distinctions.
The individual stone
Carat weight, cut, clarity, shape and light performance all play a part. Larger stones are generally rarer, but numbers alone cannot replace the beauty of the whole stone or the balance of the finished jewel.
Market value varies by the individual stone, its report and market demand. Future prices and resale value cannot be guaranteed.
DESIGN STUDIES
Forms born from color.
Three ways to let yellow diamonds speak through a bracelet, earrings and a ring.
A line of light
A gentle rhythm of pear-shaped stones around the wrist.
Color in bloom
A floral composition shaped by each stone's subtle color.
An unbroken glow
A continuous circle of yellow light for every day.
Images are design concepts. Production, stone specifications and availability are discussed individually.
A PRIVATE DISCOVERY
The pleasure of finding your color.
Tell us which colors draw you in and how you would wear them. We can review the stone's documentation and explore a design together. You are welcome simply to look.
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Our explanation of grading draws on GIA's guidance on fancy color diamonds. Always review the report belonging to the individual stone.
GIA · Quality factors ↗GIA · Buyer's guide ↗