Diamonds can occur in range of colors, and fancy yellow is among the most coveted. The distinctive
shade of a yellow diamond is derived from the presence of nitrogen during its formation. The color can
range from a pale sun-kissed hue to a deep canary yellow. In honor of the upcoming yellow diamond
collection display in Toronto, we turn our attention to some of the finest yellow diamonds in the world.

Famous Yellow Diamonds

“The Allnatt” is arguably the most famous fancy yellow diamond in the world. The 101.29-carat stone
is graded a Fancy Vivid Yellow by the Gemological Institute of America. The diamond dates back to
the 1940s, when it was thought to be unearthed in a South African diamond mine. Named after one
of its early owners, Major Ernest Allnatt, the striking diamond was sold at auction in 1996 to the SIBA
Corporation for a whopping $3.1 million.

The Allnatt is currently on display at the Smithsonian Natural Museum of Natural History’s “Splendor of
Diamonds” exhibit in Washington DC.

Back in 1953, Hollywood-icon Marilyn Monroe turned heads at the premiere of “Gentlemen Prefer
Blondes” with a jaw-dropping, 24-carat, canary yellow, pear-shaped diamond. Named the “Moon of
Baroda,” the diamond was originally owned by the Maharajas of Baroda and stayed in his family’s
possession for nearly 500 years. The eye-catching stone was given to Monroe by Detroit jeweler Meyer
Rosenbaum.

“American Idol” judge Jennifer Lopez recently made headlines by sporting a 50-carat, Cora’s fancy
yellow radiant diamond ring. Lopez flashed the $2.1 million eye-popper during an episode of “American
Idol.” The striking piece is set on an 18K gold band.