{"id":879,"date":"2026-02-20T12:17:18","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T12:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/?p=879"},"modified":"2026-02-20T12:17:20","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T12:17:20","slug":"what-are-sand-coloured-diamonds-and-who-wears-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/education\/what-are-sand-coloured-diamonds-and-who-wears-them\/","title":{"rendered":"Sand Desert diamonds: What makes these natural-coloured diamonds stand out?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A dune at dusk, the&nbsp;sun&nbsp;low; the sky stretched wide. Sand catches the light, its surface shaped by wind and time, smooth in places, rippled in others. Sand&nbsp;Desert diamonds&nbsp;carry that same grounded energy. Like walking barefoot, warm grains slipping between your toes, these&nbsp;natural diamonds&nbsp;reassert our innate connection to the Earth.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sitting at the centre of the&nbsp;Desert diamond&nbsp;palette, Sand is the confident middle ground for those who want something a little unconventional yet not too far from the familiar. It carries a calm radiance, a golden warmth that catches the light with the ease of the desert at dusk.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about Sand diamonds, the shade that sits between statement and simplicity; golden, grounded, and quietly captivating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sand\u00a0Desert diamonds\u00a0in nature,\u00a0fashion\u00a0and modern traditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The shade of dunes at sunrise, the glow of the horizon in late afternoon, the soft light that lingers long after the sun dips; sand is the colour of calm.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a tone that connects and grounds us in equal measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"714\" data-id=\"887\" src=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Portrait-533-x-714px-6.jpg\" alt=\"Sand coloured runway look\" class=\"wp-image-887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Portrait-533-x-714px-6.jpg 533w, https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Portrait-533-x-714px-6-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"714\" data-id=\"888\" src=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Portrait-533-x-714px-7.jpg\" alt=\"Sand coloured runway look\" class=\"wp-image-888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Portrait-533-x-714px-7.jpg 533w, https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Portrait-533-x-714px-7-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"714\" data-id=\"889\" src=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Portrait-533-x-714px-8.jpg\" alt=\"Sand coloured runway look\" class=\"wp-image-889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Portrait-533-x-714px-8.jpg 533w, https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Portrait-533-x-714px-8-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This season, sand-toned looks are\u00a0emerging\u00a0as one of fashion\u2019s most captivating statements. At Balmain, Olivier Rousteing\u2019s Spring 2026 collection reimagined desert hues through sculptural drapery, with\u00a0tones of\u00a0sand and stone flowing across fluid silhouettes. His now-iconic\u00a0moulded\u00a0sand designs returned too, first seen on singer Tyla at the 2024 Met Gala in her \u201cSands of Time\u201d gown. Even Beyonc\u00e9 has embraced the palette, choosing a Glenn Spiro\u2019s \u2018Baoule\u2019 necklace featuring Sand-toned\u00a0natural diamonds\u00a0for the REFORM Alliance\u2019s Casino Night &amp; Gala.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"714\" data-id=\"883\" src=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Glenn-Spiro-Jewels.jpg\" alt=\"Beyonce wearing Glenn Spiro\u2019s \u2018Baoule\u2019 necklace featuring sand coloured natural diamonds\" class=\"wp-image-883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Glenn-Spiro-Jewels.jpg 533w, https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Glenn-Spiro-Jewels-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"714\" data-id=\"886\" src=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Portrait-533-x-714px-4.jpg\" alt=\"Tyla in a sand coloured look at the Met gala 2024\" class=\"wp-image-886\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Portrait-533-x-714px-4.jpg 533w, https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Portrait-533-x-714px-4-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Left: Beyonc\u00e9 wears Glenn Spiro Jewels; Right: Tyla at the Met Gala 2024<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From runway to red carpet, Sand\u00a0Desert diamonds\u00a0prove that the allure of natural tones runs deep. Beyond their beauty, these\u00a0natural-coloured diamonds\u00a0carry meaning: balance,\u00a0connection\u00a0and renewal.\u00a0In some wedding traditions, two sands are poured into a single vessel to symbolise the blending of lives.<sup data-fn=\"c49937fc-725b-4568-8dc2-686db297e305\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#c49937fc-725b-4568-8dc2-686db297e305\" id=\"c49937fc-725b-4568-8dc2-686db297e305-link\">1<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Much like this ritual, sand speaks to harmony \u2014 to finding strength in\u00a0what\u2019s\u00a0real,\u00a0grounded\u00a0and enduring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Styling Sand\u00a0Desert diamonds:\u00a0Modern ways to wear\u00a0natural-coloured\u00a0diamonds\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How you choose to wear a Sand diamond\u00a0is what gives it character. Its tone shifts subtly with every cut, setting, and style. It often looks most radiant in oval, cushion, radiant, or pear shapes, designs that draw out its depth and keep the colour balanced and luminous.<sup data-fn=\"1e2fd06e-ead7-4772-8e73-0af9ef282392\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#1e2fd06e-ead7-4772-8e73-0af9ef282392\" id=\"1e2fd06e-ead7-4772-8e73-0af9ef282392-link\">2<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like finding the right light for a photograph, the metal you choose transforms&nbsp;the&nbsp;mood&nbsp;of the&nbsp;Sand&nbsp;Desert diamond. In yellow or rose gold, Sand appears richer and more intense, enhancing the golden warmth within the gemstone. Platinum, meanwhile, introduces a cool contrast that sharpens Sand\u2019s tone, giving the diamond a modern edge.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its\u00a0unique hue\u00a0makes\u00a0Sand\u00a0Desert diamonds\u00a0ideal for statement jewellery. Think\u00a0bold earrings,\u00a0romantic\u00a0pendants, tennis bracelets,\u00a0or even an elegant\u00a0solitaire\u00a0ring.\u00a0Here are a few ways to wear them, for every type of persona.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"714\" data-id=\"890\" src=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Rachel-Boston_Joan-Ring.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-890\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Rachel-Boston_Joan-Ring.jpg 533w, https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Rachel-Boston_Joan-Ring-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"714\" data-id=\"882\" src=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_AARYAH.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_AARYAH.jpg 533w, https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_AARYAH-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The grounded sophisticate<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Sand\u00a0desert diamonds\u00a0are made for those who appreciate ease in elegance. Whether set against linen, silk, or bare skin,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0a gem that complements rather than competes. Try Sand diamond studs or simple bands for quiet polish, or a fine tennis bracelet that catches the light. The tone pairs beautifully with gold and warm neutrals, adding softness to whatever you wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The romantic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s\u00a0something about Sand that speaks to lasting connection.\u00a0At the centre of the\u00a0desert diamonds\u00a0palette, it feels familiar yet new, an elegant balance of warmth and restraint. As an engagement ring,\u00a0it&#8217;s\u00a0deeply personal: timeless in sentiment, modern in expression.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The minimalist<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For those drawn to simplicity, Sand slips easily into daily life. Worn close to the skin, whether as a pendant or a fine band,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0the piece you reach for without thinking; the quiet constant in an ever-changing routine.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Sand\u00a0Desert diamonds\u00a0are a versatile\u00a0choice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With the natural colouring of Sand diamonds, they often conceal inclusions more easily than their colourless counterparts. While a VS2 clarity or higher is ideal, even slightly lower grades can appear flawless to the eye.<sup data-fn=\"4752dd47-6fb6-4805-8ec1-49a881248d1e\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#4752dd47-6fb6-4805-8ec1-49a881248d1e\" id=\"4752dd47-6fb6-4805-8ec1-49a881248d1e-link\">3<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those drawn to true versatility, Sand-hued\u00a0natural diamonds\u00a0feel\u00a0at ease anywhere, paired with denim or silk, stacked or solo, understated or styled to stand out. Its\u00a0gentle\u00a0hue holds an effortless balance, moving easily between everyday wear and statement moments, always feeling intentional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to choose and care for Sand\u00a0Desert diamonds\u00a0with confidence<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When choosing a Sand diamond, focus on tone and clarity, the balance that allows its golden warmth to truly shine. Because colour can vary subtly,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0worth viewing your\u00a0natural diamond\u00a0in both natural and artificial light before choosing it. Noticing how it shifts in different environments will help you get to know\u00a0its\u00a0true shade.<sup data-fn=\"e7123ad9-7f20-4eff-b4df-b4889c3b92d4\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#e7123ad9-7f20-4eff-b4df-b4889c3b92d4\" id=\"e7123ad9-7f20-4eff-b4df-b4889c3b92d4-link\">4<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all yellow-hued gems, the metal setting plays a defining role in how the&nbsp;colour&nbsp;appears. To heighten Sand\u2019s warmth, choose yellow gold; to soften it, consider platinum or white gold. Let your personal style lead you, though Sand diamonds often glow brightest in oval, cushion, radiant, or pear cuts, where light and depth meet in perfect balance.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Caring for Sand diamonds is simple. Clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft brush, rinse well, and pat dry with a lint-free cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and store separately to prevent scratching. With care,\u00a0the glow of sand-coloured\u00a0natural diamonds\u00a0endures,\u00a0staying\u00a0luminous for generations to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"714\" data-id=\"880\" src=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_AARYAH_DEEPA-3.01-Ring.jpg\" alt=\"Sand coloured natural diamond ring\" class=\"wp-image-880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_AARYAH_DEEPA-3.01-Ring.jpg 533w, https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_AARYAH_DEEPA-3.01-Ring-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"533\" height=\"714\" data-id=\"881\" src=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_AARYAH-diamond-eternity-band.jpg\" alt=\"Sand coloured Desert diamond ring\" class=\"wp-image-881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_AARYAH-diamond-eternity-band.jpg 533w, https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_AARYAH-diamond-eternity-band-224x300.jpg 224w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/figure>\n<figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-caption wp-element-caption\">Sand Desert diamonds come alive in changing light, their golden tones deepening with every glint and shadow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How nature shapes sand-coloured\u00a0natural diamonds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the desert, no two grains of sand are ever the same. Their tones shift from pale ivory to sun-warmed gold, shaped by the minerals within. Quartz may form the base, but\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0the trace elements, a whisper of iron, a hint of oxide, that tint each dune with its own identity.<sup data-fn=\"b51387b1-2885-4756-83a5-c34707491989\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#b51387b1-2885-4756-83a5-c34707491989\" id=\"b51387b1-2885-4756-83a5-c34707491989-link\">5<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sand diamonds share the same story of subtle variation. Their soft, golden hue\u00a0isn\u2019t\u00a0created in a lab or by design, but deep within the Earth. A trace of nitrogen in the diamond\u2019s crystal lattice absorbs blue light, creating that signature sunlit tone known as FLY (Fancy Light Yellow). Too little, and the\u00a0colour\u00a0of the\u00a0unique diamonds\u00a0remains\u00a0sheer; too much, and it turns a more saturated yellow.<sup data-fn=\"a125f825-d84f-4fbc-be99-65af79309ad6\" class=\"fn\"><a href=\"#a125f825-d84f-4fbc-be99-65af79309ad6\" id=\"a125f825-d84f-4fbc-be99-65af79309ad6-link\">6<\/a><\/sup>\u00a0Sand sits perfectly in between, carrying a light warmth that feels effortlessly inviting.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"677\" src=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Landscape-Carousel-533-x-714px-1-1024x677.jpg\" alt=\"Natural sand hues of the desert\" class=\"wp-image-884\" srcset=\"https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Landscape-Carousel-533-x-714px-1-1024x677.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Landscape-Carousel-533-x-714px-1-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Landscape-Carousel-533-x-714px-1-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/adiamondisforever.com\/en-in\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/02\/Sand-DD-Spotlight_Landscape-Carousel-533-x-714px-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">An unrepeatable beauty<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the sun dips low over the desert, the sand takes on a quiet glow. Soft,&nbsp;golden&nbsp;and alive with warmth. That same calm energy is what Sand&nbsp;Desert diamonds&nbsp;capture so effortlessly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fashion, sand has become more than a shade;&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;a modern staple. Subtle yet striking,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;the&nbsp;color&nbsp;of ease and understated glamour. The same holds true in fine jewellery, where Sand&nbsp;Desert diamonds&nbsp;bring soft radiance to pieces designed to be lived in, not just admired.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And while Sand sits at the centre of the\u00a0desert diamonds\u00a0palette,\u00a0it\u2019s\u00a0only one part of a broader story. Each shade has its own depth and character, reminiscent of the shifting tones that define the desert landscape. Together, they form a palette\u00a0of\u00a0natural-coloured diamonds\u00a0that feels cohesive yet individual, a reflection of nature\u2019s diverse beauty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sources:<\/h3>\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-footnotes\"><li id=\"c49937fc-725b-4568-8dc2-686db297e305\">brides.com, Unity Sand Ceremony <a href=\"#c49937fc-725b-4568-8dc2-686db297e305-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 1\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"1e2fd06e-ead7-4772-8e73-0af9ef282392\">capetowndiamondmuseum.org, Fancy Color Yellow Diamond Facts <a href=\"#1e2fd06e-ead7-4772-8e73-0af9ef282392-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 2\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"4752dd47-6fb6-4805-8ec1-49a881248d1e\">naturaldiamonds.com, Yellow Diamond Ring Guide <a href=\"#4752dd47-6fb6-4805-8ec1-49a881248d1e-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 3\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"e7123ad9-7f20-4eff-b4df-b4889c3b92d4\">gemsociety.org, Fancy Colored Yellow Diamond Buying Guide <a href=\"#e7123ad9-7f20-4eff-b4df-b4889c3b92d4-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 4\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"b51387b1-2885-4756-83a5-c34707491989\">sandatlas.org, Desert Sand <a href=\"#b51387b1-2885-4756-83a5-c34707491989-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 5\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><li id=\"a125f825-d84f-4fbc-be99-65af79309ad6\">diamonds.pro, Education Canary Yellow <a href=\"#a125f825-d84f-4fbc-be99-65af79309ad6-link\" aria-label=\"Jump to footnote reference 6\">\u21a9\ufe0e<\/a><\/li><\/ol>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Part of the Desert diamonds palette, Sand diamonds emit a warm grounding radiance. Here\u2019s what makes them so uniquely beautiful and resilient<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":885,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"[{\"content\":\"brides.com, Unity Sand Ceremony\",\"id\":\"c49937fc-725b-4568-8dc2-686db297e305\"},{\"content\":\"capetowndiamondmuseum.org, Fancy Color Yellow Diamond Facts\",\"id\":\"1e2fd06e-ead7-4772-8e73-0af9ef282392\"},{\"content\":\"naturaldiamonds.com, Yellow Diamond Ring Guide\",\"id\":\"4752dd47-6fb6-4805-8ec1-49a881248d1e\"},{\"content\":\"gemsociety.org, Fancy Colored Yellow Diamond Buying Guide\",\"id\":\"e7123ad9-7f20-4eff-b4df-b4889c3b92d4\"},{\"content\":\"sandatlas.org, Desert Sand\",\"id\":\"b51387b1-2885-4756-83a5-c34707491989\"},{\"content\":\"diamonds.pro, Education Canary 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