Why You Should Consider a Light Yellow Engagement Ring

Today we’re exploring the beauty and benefits of a light yellow diamond. Learn what sets them

apart from a fancy yellow diamond and why you should consider one for your engagement ring.

What is a Light Yellow Diamond?

A light yellow diamond is a traditional diamond that falls on the far end of the color scale. The

diamond color chart ranges from D to Z. D, E and F being completely colorless to the naked eye,

while S through Z have a light yellow hue. Explore our limited series of light yellow diamond

engagement rings, Golden Hour.

Official GIA Color Scale

What’s the difference between a light yellow and fancy yellow diamond?

Fancy yellow diamonds are classified by a deeper, more saturated yellow color that falls outside

of the colorless grading scale. For this reason, fancy yellow diamonds are rarer, and more

expensive. Light yellow diamonds are just that: lighter and paler in tone, but with a clear yellow

hue. Light yellow diamonds are often set in yellow gold in order to enhance the tone of the

diamond.

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Why is a Light Yellow Diamond a Great Choice For an Engagement Ring?

A Rare and Radiant Beauty

With their soft golden hue, light yellow diamonds exude a warm, romantic glow that sets them

apart from traditional colorless diamonds. These diamonds work beautifully in vintage-inspired

settings - creating a modern heirloom with timeless appeal. We think they’re the perfect choice

for someone looking for a distinctive and elegant engagement ring.

The Fancy Yellow Look For Less

If you love the look of a fancy yellow diamond, but want to stay within a more accessible

budget, a light yellow diamond is an excellent choice. Light yellow diamonds offer a strikingly

similar aesthetic at a fraction of the cost. Because they sit lower on the color grading scale, they

are significantly more affordable than both colorless (D-F) and fancy yellow diamonds.

Tips from a Lauren B Design Consultant: Adelina

“I love suggesting a light yellow diamond to a client who is interested in yellow diamonds. The

difference between a Z color to a fancy light yellow can be a savings of tens of thousands of dollars

for a very similar look”

Any advice on setting a light yellow diamond?

“One way to make a light yellow diamond appear more saturated in color is by setting it with yellow

gold prongs and with a yellow gold “cup” underneath the diamond which reflects and holds that

yellow light within your center stone”

For more styling tips and information on yellow diamonds click here

Our favorite light yellow styles from the Golden Hour series:

2.5 ct Oval Diamond Lotus Prong Pave Ring

5.02 ct Asscher Cut Bezel Baguette Band Ring

2.24 ct Emerald Cut Three-Stone Ring

1.71 ct Radiant East-West Hidden Halo Ring