Champagne Diamonds for Valentine's Day

We have all heard of chocolate diamonds and how they have taken the jewelry world by storm. But are you also aware of the role of champagne diamonds in today's fine gemstone market? More refined than chocolate diamonds, and still not as conservative as white diamonds, champagne diamonds offer another alternative.

What are champagne diamonds? Light-brown, almost cinnamon colored diamonds whose hue is the result one of the most common defects in clear diamonds: mineral contaminants. Once seen as a blemish, the light brown sparkling color of champagne diamonds is now highly prized. Like the ugly duckling who became a swan, these natural miracles of the mineral world have now found a place of honor among all gems.

How many of us have also been devalued due to one of our virtues? How long has it taken us to make the world see that brown is beautiful, or that being "a little off" has its charming side. When a woman wears a champagne diamond, she is letting others know that she values herself and all beautiful things, and that she can see past the outer veneer and society's expectations to value all things according to her own judgment.

There is nothing like a champagne diamond engagement ring to say "I love you" on Valentine's Day. Most would never even think of us such a thing, and therein lies the novelty. While the Cushion Cut Champagne Diamond Engagement ring is not for everyone, it is certainly a nice option to have, for those who can afford it!

If an engagement ring is out of the question, another possibility is champagne diamond earrings. These come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and there is one pair that is sure to be right for you!

Somewhat intermediate in price range between a champagne diamond engagement ring and a champagne diamond pair of earrings is the champagne diamond necklace. Whether you select a beaded champagne diamond necklace, or a yellow gold champagne white diamond dragonfly, or a champagne diamond circle necklace pendant, the result will be a stunning piece of jewelry that anyone would be proud to wear.

It is not really the jeweler's valuation that is important here. The real question, when making a selection, is how well does this piece suit the woman who will be wearing it. True love on Valentine's Day -- or on any other day of the year -- is having the discernment and the understanding to see what is right for the woman you adore.

Sometimes an engagement ring is not the right thing. Maybe this is not the right time for the two of you to make a commitment. Perhaps the situation is complicated and marriage is not in the cards. There are other ways to say how much your relationship means to you, without offering marriage, and champagne diamond rings are made for this occasion, too.

The understated three flower ring that is shown to the right is a way to say that love can blossom even where the fruit is forbidden, and that those who value beautiful things value love in every form, even when it is unconventional.

What actually are diamonds for? Are to they to cut glass or break hearts? Are they for ostentatious display of wealth or to make eyes turn? No. Diamonds are for ever. They are there so that a single moment in time will become etched in our memory. They are to celebrate our love -- the love that went well, and even the love that was lost. In the face of a diamond, we see the reflection of a momentary feeling made palpable.

What are champagne diamonds for? They are to remind us that real beauty has flaws and that the flaws are part of the charm. This Valentine's Day celebrate with champagne and caviar and champagne diamonds! They are an affordable luxury.

Copyright 2011 Medora Trevilian