A canary diamond is a brilliant yellow-colored diamond, which is both beautiful and rare. It is a member of the class of diamonds known as "fancy colored" diamonds. There is a big difference in price between a natural fancy colored diamond and one that has been treated or enhanced synthetically. Since natural fancy stones are hard to find, many of the canary diamonds on the market today have been enhanced. Discoloration is caused by structural defects or interstitial impurities. There are two main types of diamonds defined by the impurities in the diamonds and the affect these impurities have on the light absorption. Canary diamonds are a Type I diamond and represent a mere 0.1 percent of identified natural diamonds. Canary diamonds are often placed in a setting with other diamonds to accent the beauty of the stone. For instance, the center stone may be a radiant cut fancy yellow diamond with a half-moon diamond on each side. Another style may have a center oval cut diamond with a canary diamond placed on each side. Always check the clarity and quality of the stones according to GIA (Gemological Institute of America) standards to determine if the stone is natural or enhanced. The cut and size of a canary diamond will affect the amount of clarity and the intensity of the color. The larger the diamond, the deeper will be the color. Popular cuts of canary diamonds include radiant, oval, pear, heart, marquise, round, cushion, princess, and emerald. Carat weight ranges from as small as 0.12 Ct to 5 Ct or more. Canary diamonds can be found in all kinds of jewelry, such as rings, earrings, necklaces, piercings, etc., and are nearly universally stunning.
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