Why Celebrities and Rich Chinese are Choosing Yellow Diamonds?

[South China Morning Post - F. Fearon] Yellow diamonds are having their moment in the sun. Lady Gaga stole the show with the stunning 128ct Fancy Yellow Tiffany Diamond she wore to the Academy Awards last year and the Haute Joaillerie collections in Paris in July were overflowing with them.

People are becoming more aware and knowledgeable about coloured gems and are starting to realise that such gems can truly gain in value as the years go by – even smaller sizes coloured diamonds.

Albert Boghossian.

Given the rarity of yellow and coloured diamonds, clients will always want to own a piece of rare treasure. Chinese clients have grown and matured at an extreme pace in recent decades and have built a certain taste for, and an understanding of, yellow diamonds [and] we only use the best-quality yellow diamonds in our jewellery masterpieces.

Arnaud Bastien, president of Graff Asia.

Read more details about why Chanel, Chaumet, David Morris, De Beers, Cartier and Chopard all featured precious yellows in their collections in the original article published by South China Morning Post.