Colored Diamonds You Can Buy
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Colored Diamonds Available for Purchase
Summary
Diamonds are not just found in white; they also come in stunning shades of yellow, brown, red, purple, blue, and green. These colors can be natural or artificially enhanced.Understanding Natural Colored Diamonds
Natural fancy color diamonds owe their hues to various factors:
1. Trace Elements: Elements such as nitrogen can give diamonds a yellow color.
2. Radiation Exposure: During formation, some diamonds are exposed to radiation, resulting in green tones.
3. Inclusions: Though usually undesirable in colorless diamonds, inclusions can enhance the unique colors in fancy colored diamonds.
Artificially Enhanced Colored Diamonds
The demand for fancy colored diamonds has led to innovative treatments:
- Heat and Radiation: These processes transform brownish and yellow diamonds into vibrant colors. Treatments make these gemstones more affordable, but it's essential to verify a diamond's authenticity with a lab certificate.
- Coatings: Some sellers apply coatings to enhance a diamond's color. However, these can wear off over time.
- High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT): Initially used to create fancy colored gems, this technique can also render diamonds completely colorless, mimicking natural processes. The GIA now includes "HPHT Annealed" or "Artificially Irradiated" in its reports. The FTC mandates labeling diamonds treated with HPHT.
Synthetic Colored Diamonds
These lab-created diamonds are chemically identical to natural ones. Since their discovery in the 1950s, synthetic diamonds have mostly been used for industrial purposes. However, some companies, like Gemesis, produce high-grade synthetic diamonds, offering colors like yellow and orange, making them more accessible.
Factors Influencing Price
The price of colored diamonds varies based on rarity and intensity:
- Grading: The GIA categorizes colored diamonds into nine groups: Very Light to Fancy Vivid.
- Rarity: Blue, green, and especially red diamonds are the rarest. Yellow and pink are popular choices, often influenced by celebrity trends.
- Common Varieties: Yellow and brown diamonds, often called Champagne diamonds, are more affordable. Those with secondary pink hues are particularly sought after.
Pink Diamonds
Pink diamonds are exceptionally rare. The Argyle Mine in Australia is the premier source, producing intensely colored pink diamonds. These are categorized into:
- Pink
- Purplish Pink
- Brownish Pink
- Orangey Pink
- Pink Champagne
Argyle's pink diamonds are highly esteemed, with some fetching up to $1 million per carat at auctions.
The Value of Cut and Clarity
A diamond's cut enhances its sparkle and can intensify its color. While white diamonds are cut to maximize light reflection, colored diamonds require a strategic approach to highlight their unique shades. Factors like clarity, color distribution, and the presence of secondary colors also impact the price.
Best Places to Buy
"Direct from the mine" wholesalers often offer the best prices, but not all will sell directly to individual buyers. For those that do, significant savings can be achieved.
In conclusion, whether naturally colored or enhanced, colored diamonds offer a stunning array of options for every buyer. By understanding the nuances of each type and treatment, you can make an informed decision on your purchase.
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