If you like jewels, you must have heard about the latest trend in the world of jewelry: chocolate diamonds. If not, then you are probably asking yourself: What is a chocolate diamond? Is it a diamond covered with chocolate or maybe some diamond-shaped chocolate? It is neither of these.

So, what are chocolate diamonds, then?

They are natural brown diamonds that have lately become very popular amongst buyers that are looking for an original alternative to the conventional diamonds. Although they were once considered as lower grade diamonds and were used for industrial purposes, brown diamonds are now very sought after and worn by many celebrities during public events. They are real diamonds bearing the known attributes of hardness and luster that make them last forever.

They have been dubbed “chocolate diamonds” just recently. Until a few years ago, they used to be known as dark brown diamonds. Lighter colored diamonds are now referred to as champagne diamonds. The golden shade of champagne diamond jewelry gives a feeling of warmth and elegance.

From champagne to cognac, brown stones come in different sophisticated shades and color combinations and most of all at a relatively affordable price. The intensity of the color brown is determined by the concentration of atoms inside the carbon structure of the gem. The color of the diamond gets darker due to the immense pressure exerted by the earth on the diamonds when they are buried deep inside.

Brown stones come in various shades: yellow browns, deep yellow browns, orange browns, red browns and pink browns, and can also be found in many shapes, such as Princess, Emerald, Oval, Marquise, Pear, Radiant, Heart, and Cushion.

Where can you find brown diamond jewelry?

Natural brown stones can be found in Africa, Siberia and Australia. The Argyle Diamond Mine in Western Australia is the best known exporter of these stones.

Brown diamond jewelry can be purchased from various locations and also from online retailers, but keep in mind that authentic brown stones are quite hard to find and can often be mistaken for other similar-looking gemstones.

When to turn your attention to chocolate diamond jewelry?

Chocolate diamonds are great for any occasion. Do you want to propose to your girlfriend in a unique, unconventional way? What would be more romantic than a chocolate diamond ring? An astonishing chocolate diamond engagement ring will surely impress your sweetheart.

Want to buy the perfect gift for your mother? A chocolate diamond necklace will surely leave her speechless.

You don’t know what jewelry to wear at a formal event, such as an official dinner or a business meeting? Go for chocolate diamond necklace and earrings that will complete your elegant look.

Chocolate diamonds blend very well with pearls, aquamarine, white gold, yellow gold and platinum as well. The effect of the white diamonds contrasting with chocolate or champagne diamonds is absolutely astonishing.

If you want to surprise someone with a special gift or just want to make a glamorous addition to your jewelry collection, the fashionable, classy chocolate diamonds are the perfect choice.