Shop Yellow Diamond Earrings to Embrace Fall's Hottest Color Trend
Yellow Diamond Earrings

Shop Yellow Diamond Earrings to Embrace Fall's Hottest Color Trend

Discover Yellow Diamond Earrings for Fall, Available for Immediate Shipping
Discover Yellow Diamond Earrings for Fall, Available for Immediate Shipping

Brief Overview of Yellow Diamonds

History

The yellow diamond, also known as the canary diamond, is the most popular colored diamond in the luxury market. While colored diamonds make up less than 1% of the diamond market, yellow diamonds account for about 60% of colored diamonds. The first yellow diamond, named the Eureka Diamond was discovered in South Africa in 1866 and is now displayed at the Kimberly Mine Museum. The yellow diamond's nickname is a “canary diamond”. The name comes from a canary bird as the color of the diamond evokes the image of the bright-colored yellow feathers. A yellow diamond is associated with happiness, joy, friends, love, and optimism. The bright color has long been cherished by royals and luxury buyers.

Yellow Diamond Color Grading System

A yellow diamond is a white diamond that exhibits a yellow color primarily due to the presence of nitrogen atoms. The nitrogen atoms absorb the blue light and reflect yellow light. Each natural yellow diamond’s yellow hue is unique. The Gemological Institute Of America (GIA) has created a grading scale that determines the tone and grades it on a scale. The color grading system starts with fancy light: the lightest yellow color. At the other end of the scale is fancy vivid: the deepest yellow color. The main value factors determining the price of the diamond are the color and price grade are the hue, tone, and saturation. The most intensely colored yellow diamonds are the most rare and valuable.

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Yellow Diamond Earrings for Fall

It's that time of year when your feed is filled with new looks for fall. Yellow is one color that made a frequent appearance on fall runway collections. Fashion editors are calling for all shades of yellow in your fall wardrobe. Pale butter yellow normally favored for spring to sunny lemon shades and even bright chartreuase were all over the fall runways. Isabel Marant, Balmain, JW Anderson and more all embraced yellow this season. If you want to add yellow to your fall wardrobe but feel a little style challenged, yellow diamond earrings are the perfect choice. Yellow diamond earrings provide the pop of yellow without wondering how to style the bright yellow sweater from Prada or Chistopher Kane.

Sotheby's has a curated selection of yellow diamond earrings available for immediate shipping. Pick from everyday styles for under $20,000 to statement making yellow diamond studs priced over $100,000. Yellow diamond earrings allow you up to participate in fall's hottest color trend with something timeless. The added benefit of yellow diamond earrings, you never have to worry about fit. The lemon yellow sweater is more than likely headed to the back of your closet or your favorite resale shop after a few wears.

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Everyday Yellow Diamond Earrings

If you want to add a splash of yellow to participate in one of fall's biggest color trends, yellow diamond earrings are a perfect choice. For everyday, we like yellow diamond hoops, petite yellow diamond studs and delicate yellow diamond chandelier earrings. Yellow diamond earrings are an easy way to add yellow to your fall wardrobe. Yellow diamond earrings are also a nice alternative to white diamond studs and hoops. The growing popularity of yellow diamonds also means you can wear these earrings for years to come versus the bright yellow Prada sweater that could languish after just one season. Sotheby's has a curated selection of yellow diamond earrings under $20,000 perfect for daily wear.

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A Little Extra Yellow Diamond Earrings

If you already have everyday yellow diamond earrings or you want a pair of yellow diamond earrings that are a little extra, a substantial pair of yellow diamond studs are a great choice. Yellow diamond earrings from $20,000 to $100,000 provides a range of more dramatic alternatives. Fancy vivid and Fancy intense yellow diamond earrings over 4 carats total weight will definitely add a dramatic pop of yellow.

4.59 CTW Radiant Cut Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings

Floral designs are another popular choice for yellow diamond earrings. They have the benefit of a stud earring but add another style element. Floral jewelry remains a perennial favorite, so you can invest more to participate in the current season color trend but know the style will remain a timeless choice for years to come. Floral yellow diamond earrings will pair with sweaters and coats for fall now and pretty sundresses next summer.

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If you want to wear yellow to your next gala event or fall wedding, yellow diamond drop earrings are a perfect choice. Instead of buying a yellow gown that will be challenging to wear again, buy a pair of 4 carat total weight yellow diamond drop earrings and wear them with your favorite black dress. Yellow diamond drop earrings pair with a gala gown, a cocktail dress and if you'e feeling a little extra, add them to your daily rotation this season.

4.14 CTW Old Mine Brilliant Cut Fancy Yellow Diamond Drop Earrings

Statement Making Yellow Diamond Earrings

If you love yellow and already have a collection of basic yellow diamond jewelry, it might be time to upgrade to a statement making pair of yellow diamond earrings. Sotheby's High Jewelry selection includes exceptional yellow diamond earrings starting at $100,000. You can embrace fancy intense yellow for fall with 6 carat total weight diamond studs or 10 carat plus yellow diamond drop earrings. Yellow diamonds are increasingly becoming a must have for Sotheby's clients. With yellow being one of fall's hottest hues, now is the perfect time to go big and bold with yellow diamond earrings. Skip the couture yellow coat and opt for statement making yellow diamond earrings instead.

6.02 CTW Fancy Vivid Yellow Diamond Stud Earrings

How To Buy A Yellow Diamond Earrings At Sotheby’s

Sotheby's often has impressive yellow diamond earrings available at auction. Sotheby's also has a curated selection of yellow diamond earrings available for immediate purchase on marketplace. Prices for yellow diamond earrings at Sotheby's range from $5,000 to over $100,000 with most earrings priced between $20,000 to $80,000. If you would like to view a pair of yellow diamond earrings, a salon specialist would be happy to assist. Sotheby's is also able to source yellow diamond earrings from its global supplier network.

  • Explore upcoming jewelry at auctions in New York, London, Switzerland, Paris, and Hong Kong.
  • Speak to a Salon Associate in New YorkZurich or Hong Kong to schedule an appointment.
  • Speak to a Jewelry Specialist about selling yellow diamond earrings.

Trust our worldwide network of leading jewelry specialists from a globally renowned auction house with a 280-year history.

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