Basic Information About Fancy Diamonds:-
Natural colored diamonds are very exclusive and rare, equally rarer than colored diamonds. A true natural colored diamond has been gifted to us by nature and can be found in a variety of colors from pink through yellow to brown and red. Color diamonds can only be found in very few regions, sometimes only in a few mines.
Only one in 10,000 diamonds is naturally colored and is called a colored diamond. When buying colored diamonds, the criteria are different than for colorless diamonds. At Gemistone Jewelers will receive useful information that will help you to find the right colored diamond for you.
Colored Diamonds – In general, diamonds are considers particular valuable when they are pure white. The fancy diamonds are an exception, however. This term refers to all those diamonds that fall outside the usual color scale from D (very fine white +) to Z (yellow).
What does fancy mean as a word?
The term fancy is derives from English and means “fancy, extravagant”, i.e. diamonds that have a strong full color. This includes all color varieties such as brown, yellow, pink, purple up to the rarest colors red, orange, green, and blue.
According to the world-leading Gemological Institute of America (GIA), experts estimate that only 1 carat in 10,000 carats of cut stones will be fancy colored. The probability of an intense coloring is many times lower.
What is a Colored Diamond?
Colored Diamonds are absolute impulses of nature. In contrast to the commonly known colorless diamonds with their various minimal color gradations within the color scale. Colored diamonds are stones whose color is caused by specific light absorption as a result of structural defects in the atomic lattice.
The coloring is not based on an actual coloring by foreign atoms, but a different optical-physical light absorption within the light spectrum of visible light. Certain positions (certain color centers) of the diamond atomic lattice are not atomically occupied or are occupied by foreign atoms.
For example, yellow diamonds get their color from the nitrogen atoms embedded in the atomic lattice absorb the wavelength ranges of the blue light component. This makes the diamond seem yellow in its complementary color.
The Most Important Criteria when buying a Colored Diamond:-
Intensity
The color intensity, namely the color depth or richness of color, is the most important parameter when purchasing a fancy colored diamond. The more intense the color, the rarer and more useful the diamond will be. Diamonds with lighter color intensities such as;
- Faint,
- Very light,
- Bright, fancy light, and
- Fancy
Are more abundant than diamonds with richer color intensities such as; fancy intense, fancy vivid, and fancy deep and are accordingly worthless.
All fancy colored diamonds from Gemistone Jewelers Diamonds are 100% natural and untreated, which is also recorded in the diamond certificate ((on request).
This fact is very important because fancy diamonds can also be created or modified in the laboratory through certain treatment processes with heat, pressure, or radiation. Unlike natural stones, however, these artificially “enhanced” diamonds are worth no more than the original diamond from which they were created.
Other Quality Criteria of the Four C (4C’s Of Diamonds):-
The 4C criteria that determine the quality of diamonds(Color, Cut, Clarity, and Carat) are also applied to Fancy Diamonds but weighted differently. As already mentioned, the hue and the color intensity (color) are the most important characteristics for determining the value of a colored diamond.
Color:
The reason for the coloring in colored diamonds is different depending on the color. This is how yellow diamonds get their color thanks to the presence of nitrogen. Blue diamonds, on the other hand, include boron, which causes a blue color.
The cause of the remarkable color found in pink and red diamonds is still unknown, but speculation has it that it is due to the variations resulting from deformations in the crystal structure. The rarer the color and the more prominent it is, the higher the value. Yellow and brown diamonds are the most common, while red, blue, and green diamonds are among the rarest of all fancy colors.
Carat:
Next to the color grade, the carat weight has the biggest impact on the price of fancy colored diamonds. One carat is equal to 0.2 grams. The word “carat” comes from the “carob” source of the carob tree, the original unit of measure used by diamond traders.
A peculiarity of these seeds is that they have a very uniform weight, so before the invention of today’s precision scales they were well suited as weighing weights.
As a diamond’s carat increases, diamond prices increase exponentially as the rarity increases. Less than one in a million unearthed rough diamonds are large enough to make a 1ct cut diamond. Diamond prices for fancy colored diamonds increase exponentially with carat weight.
Cut:
The cut is also not considered a critical factor in evaluating a natural color diamond, since the diamond is typically fashioned to enhance the color as much as possible while having the maximum amount of weight from the rough crystal.
This practice lends itself to brilliant cut types, as fought to step-faceted, with deeper cut proportions and thicker girdles on finished diamonds. The most ordinary shapes found in large fancy colored diamonds are radiant cuts and cushion cuts.
Clarity or Purity:
Because diamonds are formed deep within the earth, under extreme heat and pressure, unique birthmarks are often evident, whether internal (inclusions) or external (blemishes). The purity determination goes from LC (flawless) or IF (internally flawless) to I3 (including inclusions). The higher the purity determination on the spectrum, the more valuable and special, and the higher the price.
Because of the nature of fancy colored diamonds, clarity is less important than its colorless counterparts. This is correct as the inclusions are more likely to be disguised by the diamond color and there are very few colored diamonds that are completely flawless.
Types of Colored Diamonds
Diamonds can also be colored. The different shades of color are caused by impurities in the carbon. Only one in 100,000 diamonds is typically a fancy diamond because while many diamonds are colored, few are attractive and regular. The color of a diamond must be distinguished from the so-called fire, which merely describes how a diamond reflects rainbow colors and makes them sparkle. Fancy Diamonds are distinguished in different types of colors:
Blue Diamonds: “The Hope Diamond”
The blue color of the stones is caused by the boron in the diamonds. In addition, it is noticeable with all blue diamonds that no nitrogenous impurities can be found in them.
One of the most famous fancy blue stones is “The Hope Diamond”. The stone was discovered in the 17th century and weighed 112 carats in its raw state. However, it was ground down to 45 carats. The diamond, valued at around $200 million, can still be seen today at the National Museum of Natural History in Washington DC.
Green Diamond: A Rare Beauty
Green diamonds are an absolute rarity. For the leading nature-inspired engagement ring, a green diamond would be the Gemistone Jewelers. Extremely rare yet stunning in hue, from bluish to yellowish, light to dark.
Even if it can seem different when you find diamonds: Rough diamonds often have greenish dirt on their surface. However, this coloring disappears when the stones are polished. One of the few famous green diamonds is the “Green Dresden”, whose place of origin is not assumed to be in Saxony, but in Brazil or India.
Brown Diamond: Coffee, Champagne & Cognac
Brown diamonds are among the most common fancy diamonds. The beautiful earth tones of natural champagne diamonds vary from subtle champagnes to rich cognacs and dark chocolate.
Although they initially had to contend with image problems due to their less luminous color, the champagne- and cognac-colored stones are very popular today. The reasons for the coloring are different. Frequent causes are irregularities in the growth of the crystals, so-called “grainings”.
Pink Diamonds: Express Passionate Love
Natural pink diamonds have only been located in a few mines across the world. The Rich Golconda River in India, Brazil, and Tanzania all produced unique diamonds in the 17th and 18th centuries. These rare pink diamonds are a perfect expression of your passionate love! Pink has always been connected with femininity, love, and grace. This Diamond is their ultimate symbol.
The beautiful Pink Diamond brings soft femininity to an engagement ring. Naturally occurring in a full range of interesting hues, from salmon to purple, your unique pink diamond engagement ring can perfectly match your style.
Yellow Diamond: The Stone Of Cape
At the end of the 19th century, many yellow diamonds were found in the Cape Province of South Africa. Therefore they received the color name “cape”, which is still used today. Yellow diamonds are now often found in other mines around the world.
The golden sunshine of natural fancy yellow diamonds is favorably prized for engagement rings. This happy color varies from pale to vivid. While still rarely locate in nature, the yellow diamond is the small rare of the natural fancies.
Black Diamonds: A Dying Stone
Probably the most famous black diamond is the “Black Orlov”. A 67.5 carat stone was discovers in India in the 19th century. It is believed to have served as an adornment for a statue until it was stolen by a monk. Because of this theft, the stone was said to be burdened with a curse. And indeed, several owners of the stone took their own lives.
In addition to two other owners of the “Black Orlov”, the eponymous Russian princess Nadia Vygin-Orlov also fell to her death. The stone was then broken into 108 pieces and made into a necklace in the 1940s. The reason for the black coloring is less legendary: Graphite inclusions color the diamonds black.
Unique, captivating, and somewhat mysterious, black diamonds have become a popular choice for engagement rings, men’s bands and stud earrings, and fashion jewelry.
FAQs:
Colored Diamonds is Rare and Valuable
Most diamonds have their natural color, mostly grey, yellow, green, or brown. It may even change color within a gemstone.
There are always reports in the press about the discovery of a blue or pink diamond. These are diamonds that have a pure, intense color. Such diamonds are rare and valuable specimens that tend to fetch higher prices than colorless diamonds.
Why is Colored Diamond So Special?
Colored diamonds are also something special for us. Since there are so many different options and customer requests, we work here by the deal. We have the diamonds of the scale in small sizes for viewing here, also can fulfill almost any special request, Just contact us!!
We would be happy to organize special diamonds for you to view without obligation. It is better to find out more from us before your visit so that we can adapt to you.
Which Color Is OK “Natural” or “Color of Optimized”?
This question occupies many people who deal with the topic of diamonds. The investment adviser will advise you to use natural coloring. The artist with a penchant for the perfect piece of jewelry, on the other hand, will rather recommend color-optimized gemstones. Everyone is right in their opinion.
The investment advisor knows that the supply of natural diamonds is very limited and thus indicates specific stability in value. However, he cannot predict how demand will develop. The artist has completely different claims. He would like that further diamonds can be incorporates later if the wearer wishes. To get the overall picture, he needs minerals that are absolutely the same color. Otherwise, an unsettled picture emerges.
Are Colored Diamonds Particularly Valuable?
Yes, naturally forms colored diamonds are extremely valuable because they are extremely rare! As previously mentioned, only 1 in 10,000 diamonds is a colored diamond. However, this ratio includes all colored diamonds, some colors are much rarer than others.
A price example: A “fancy yellow” stone with clarity SI1 and a weight of 0.5 ct. you will get around $17,00 (per carat). In “fancy red” a price of around 1 – 1.5 million per carat would be expected if the stone were to be preserved. In the case of red and pink diamonds, this is partly because the Australian “Argyle” mine was one of the most famous sites for finding these colored diamonds: as it is now almost exhaust, the diamonds still on the market fetch very high prices.
We want to offer you a piece of jewelry that you can add diamonds of the same color to if you wish. For this reason, we have opted for the reproducible results – i.e. color-optimized diamonds. Only the pink diamonds, which are particularly popular at the moment, cannot be reproduced.
What is the Price of Fancy Diamonds?
Fancies are valued based on their rarity. The higher the carat weight, the rarer, stronger, and purer the color, the fewer inclusions, the more expensive colored diamonds are. There is no general rule per carat. The range extends from prices at the level of colorless diamonds to over one million dollar per carat for exceptional diamonds. But there are very beautiful, colored diamonds in almost every price range that are suitable for diversifying your portfolio.
If you are looking for a specific fancy colored diamond, please contact our experts via [email protected] or +91 785 999 2163.
Colored Diamonds by Gemistone
Are you interesting in colored diamonds or individual pieces of jewelry with fancy diamonds? Through our contacts that have grown over generations, we have a large selection of unique colored diamonds. Tell us your desired color, cut, and the desired piece of jewelry – together we will search for the perfect fancy diamond.
We make you individual diamond ear studs, bracelets, or pendants. Or are you looking for a particularly impressive engagement ring with a colored diamond? Through our large partner network, we will find exactly the diamond you want for your piece of jewelry.
In addition to diamonds in many different colors, we also offer you a large selection of colorless or white diamonds. In our database, you will find diamonds with exactly the criteria of the 4C that you want. Whether loose, as an investment, or for a unique diamond ring – we at Gemistone Jewelers will find the perfect fancy diamond for you.