Renowned for their rich indulgent colour, brown diamonds have long been viewed as an elegant statement in any jewellery look. Also known as chocolate, champagne or cognac diamonds, these exquisite pieces seamlessly capture the colour of 2025.
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Embrace Brown Diamonds - Celebrating Pantone’s colour of the year Mocha Mousse
PANTONE’s highly anticipated colour of the year has been announced for 2025 as Mocha Mousse. The soft brown shade that evokes feelings of sophistication and romance, invites you to embrace luxury this year.
‘Underpinned by our desire for every day pleasures, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse expresses a level of thoughtful indulgence. Sophisticated and lush, yet at the same time an unpretentious classic, PANTONE 17-1230 Mocha Mousse extends our perceptions of the browns from being humble and grounded to embrace aspirational and luxe.’ - Leatrice Eiseman (Executive Director Pantone Colour Institute)
The comforting aura exuded by this shade is reminiscent of the warmth of Laings selection of Brown Diamond jewellery pieces. Allow us to guide you on a journey through Mocha Mousse with this PANTONE inspired jewellery edit.
Image caption: Brown Diamond Necklace on Bust
BROWN DIAMOND EXCELLENCE
The jewellery world’s love affair with brown diamonds began in the 1980s, with the enchanting beauty of this gemstone capturing the hearts of jewellery wearers everywhere. Often paired with rose gold, these diamonds showcase an array of colour from deep browns to lighter mauve toned beiges. GIA grades brown diamonds against brown master stones, and GIA Diamond Grading Reports include a comment describing the colour for grades K to Z.
Grades K to M are categorised as “Faint Brown” on the colour grade of the report. (e.g. K Faint Brown)
N to Q-R colours are categorised as “Very Light Brown”
S-T to Y-Z grades are categorised as “Light Brown”
Brown diamonds that fall outside the D-to-Z scale can be graded as Fancy Light Brown, Fancy Brown, or Fancy Dark Brown, depending on their tone. This grading system is similar to the one used for fancy yellow diamonds, recognising the unique depth and richness of their colour.
HOW TO WEAR BROWN DIAMOND JEWELLERY
Brown diamonds rank as a 10 on Moh’s hardness scale, making them perfect for everyday wear. Over the last few years, coloured diamonds have become a favourite for engagement rings as they are durable for wearing everyday. Brown diamonds offer a twist on traditional diamond jewellery, with a stone that is as unique as your personal love story. Celebrities such as Kate Hudson and Scarlett Johanson have been seen sporting light brown diamond engagement rings, showcasing how to embrace this warm toned style.
Image caption: Left: Kate Hudson (Getty Images) Right: Scarlett Johansson (Getty Images)
DISCOVER BROWN DIAMONDS AT LAINGS
Laings selection of brown diamond jewellery is handcrafted from the finest materials. Marrying various metals with these mesmerising stones. In rose and white gold, Laings collection embraces the colour of 2025, adding a layer of luxury to Mocha Mousse.
Image caption: Laings Brown Diamond Selection
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