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Natural Yellow Diamond
Natural yellow diamonds owe their color mainly to nitrogen atoms incorporated into the diamond crystal during growth. These nitrogen-related defects selectively absorb blue light, allowing yellow tones to become visible. The strength of the color can range from faint yellow through Fancy grades to vivid, saturated yellow.
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Natural yellow diamonds are part of the natural fancy-color diamond family. Their yellow color is most commonly associated with nitrogen in the crystal structure, which absorbs portions of blue light and allows yellow to dominate the visible appearance.
Color is evaluated separately from the D–Z scale used for colorless and near-colorless diamonds once the stone enters the Fancy Color grading range. Hue, tone, saturation, distribution of color, cut and lighting all influence appearance.
As with every natural diamond, the specific grading report and characteristics of the individual stone remain the authoritative source for that diamond.
