As you know, I love diamond stitches for any number of reasons. And, of course, my version of Pattern Stitching includes diamonds.
A classic approach is to utilize Plain Needlepoint in opposite directions, as illustrated by the diagram below. This is a beautiful accent to any background or surface you want to minimize. The stitched sample is the first version with Mandarin Floss on 18-mesh.
To dress it up a little, I created a second version with select stitches over two rows (far right).
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I like the potential the second version represents. I see all stitches in the same color, but the stitches over two rows in a different finish, especially metallic. It's such a subtle touch that will make any area with this stitch recede but with a tiny sparkle that will still draw some attention to it.
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I hope you have the perfect spot for this stitch! Enjoy!