Birks Rings in Spring with 16-Carat Yellow Diamond

Canadian jeweler Birks is unveiling a rare 16.01-carat yellow diamond ring at its Edmonton location starting this week. Graded natural fancy-intense yellow color and VVS1 clarity, the asscher-cut diamond is set in a platinum pavé halo-style ring. The diamond ring will head to Calgary after the Edmonton showcase.

Yellow diamonds, and fancy-colored diamonds in general, continue to grow in popularity. Larger yellow diamonds have made headlines in recent years for their natural beauty and gemological rarity. With natural fancy-colored diamonds, the value increases with intensity of color. And diamonds that display color purity--or the absence of modifying colors--command the highest prices in the marketplace.

Birks stated that the 16-carat yellow diamond was recently discovered and is guaranteed conflict-free via the jeweler's ethical sourcing and responsible chain of custody practices.

Birks has unveiled a 16-carat fancy yellow diamond at its Edmonton location this week.

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