Giving jewelry is a great way to show someone special how much you care - and chocolate diamond jewelry makes the occasion even more special.
The diamond manufacturer Le Vian was the first to coin the term "Chocolate Diamond" (brown diamonds with a dark, rich color) and embarked on a multi-million dollar advertising campaign around the concept. Natural brown diamonds are formed from excessive pressure from the earth. About 80% of brown diamonds are produced from the Argyle mines in Australia. There are also heat-treated brown diamonds, which are white diamonds that have been treated with very high temperatures, giving the same color effect; however, the color on these diamonds will fade over time, so be careful.
These diamonds are often paired with other diamonds and gems to create stunning contrast and patterns. They can be paired with white diamonds to create stripes, swirls, and checkerboards. Sometimes one color takes center stage while several of the other diamonds surround it in a border. They can also be used to give depth and texture to more intricate designs, such as pendants depicting butterflies, dragonflies, cats, or other animals.
They are also very lovely when combined with aquamarine, turquoise or rubies. Their richness contrasts nicely with these other gems, and again helps to give depth to various patterns. Another interesting way that these diamonds have been used is alongside brown cultured pearls. Having two different stones of the same color but of dramatically different textures adds another level of elegance and complexity.
Chocolate diamond jewelry has become extremely popular, particularly after many celebrities have been seen sporting various pieces. They work well on all types of jewelry, including watches, earrings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets, and of course, rings. The watches are often adorned with several small chocolate diamonds, and most often also include some small white diamonds. Some earrings feature a solitary stone, while others incorporate several diamonds or gems of various colors. Necklaces with these diamonds often have very intricate patterns, utilizing the full depth of the stone. Although some people have been adventurous enough to include them in their engagement rings, most rings with chocolate diamonds fall into the fashion ring category.
Heat treated brown diamond jewelry begin at 0, while natural chocolate diamond jewelry starts at around 0 and goes up to about ,000. The cost of the jewelry is determined by how large the stone, the number of them, and the other types of jewels included.