Chocolate Diamond Rings

When I first heard about chocolate diamond rings, I was puzzled. Is it a fancy term for the newest product from Hershey's? It was later that I found out that this unique jewelry item is created with chocolate diamonds, which are members of the brown diamond family. Other diamonds under this category would be champagne, cinnamon, cognac, clove and honey diamonds.

A chocolate diamond is given its name because of its color. The diamond is brownish in hue, giving it that "chocolatey" color. They can be sorted into three main categories: synthetic, natural, and heat-treated. Brown synthetic diamonds are created by incorporating nickel and nitrogen in to the diamond, giving it that brown color; these types of chocolate diamonds are easily identified due to the nickel content. Natural chocolate diamonds are by its term "naturally" made. These diamonds get their colors due to extended lattice defects, with discoloration being the most likely candidate. Treating lattice defects by applying heat creates heat-treated diamonds. This process would make the diamonds lighter in color than the dark chocolate varieties.

Chocolate diamonds have their own unique characteristics and are made more beautiful by having a gold setting. Most of the chocolate diamond rings available are set in 18K gold and are normally paired with white diamonds. There are websites available that offer different settings for your ring.

Some people may still not be open to the idea of having a chocolate diamond for an engagement ring, as the ideal would be to have a classic diamond for engagement. Personally, I think they have a really unique and playful appeal. Imagine saying, "I got engaged and I got this yummy chocolate diamond ring!" For those who may not be familiar with these unique accessories, it would sound intriguing - a good start to a conversation!

By Scarlett Miller