
Color Diamond
Diamond color is one of four major characteristics that are considered when determining a diamond's quality and value. Diamonds are not all truly colorless, but it's the colorless diamonds, sometimes called white diamonds, which all other shades are judged against. The color of graded diamonds is compared to the color of control stones, reselected gems of a specific color. Diamond are available in different colors, we are explaining few of them.
Pink Diamonds
With only one source for Pink diamonds in the world, Pink diamonds are among the rarest and most valuable. Pink diamonds with a secondary color are graded as purple pink or purplish pink, brown pink or brownish pink, and orange pink or orangey pink. The color modifier slightly decreases the price of the diamond. Pink diamonds with a secondary coloring are more affordable and have a beauty of their own. They offer more people the opportunity to own a fancy color diamond. Most available pink diamonds will be I1-SI clarity, but VS, VVS and internally flawless pink diamonds are available from some wholesalers and usually command a premium price. Pink diamonds mined in India, Brazil and Africa is usually lighter in color than the intensely pink Argyle diamonds.
Yellow diamonds
Jewelers frequently use Yellow diamonds for their exclusive jewelry designs. These yellow diamonds, are also called Canary Diamonds, and range from light yellow to vivid yellow. They dazzle the eyes and the soul. Most people believe that yellow diamonds are less desirable and valuable than white diamonds. While this is true of faintly colored or off-white diamonds, intensely colored diamonds are very attractive, rare and expensive. Fancy yellow diamonds are more expensive than ordinary near-colourless ones. Yellow Diamond Engagement Rings are a symbol of true love and eternal commitment. The engagement ring has to be unique and forever special. Among the 100 largest diamonds in the world about 30 are yellow. The Kimberley Octahedron is the largest diamond in the world at about 616 carats, and is yellow.
Blue diamonds
Blue diamonds come in different intensity: Light Blue, Fancy Light Blue, Fancy Blue, Fancy Dark Blue, Fancy Deep Blue and Fancy vivid Blue. The blue diamond is a very rare stone when naturally occurring. However, in recent years it has been unnaturally cultured so that it is possible to purchase one far more easily if you know how and where to ask. The most famous of all natural colored blue diamonds is the 45.52 carat 'Hope Diamond'. The Hope Diamond was originally 112.25 carats when it was purchased in India and sold to the French King Louis XIV.Unlike other colorful diamonds viz. pink and red that are mined in various sites across the globe, ‘blues’ are found very rare and that too in the Premier Mine located in South Africa.
Black diamonds
Black diamonds are the first choice of blonde and beautiful women. Black diamonds have a lot of character. Black diamonds have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their unique color, low prices and fashionable appearance. Due to their deep, opaque color, they create a chic, dramatic look at a relatively affordable price. They are cool on their own, and elegant when paired with white, contrasting diamonds. Black diamonds look striking & dramatic when set in jewelry. Black diamonds represent great value for money because their prices are so competitive. Black diamond prices are usually cheaper than other colored diamonds such as yellow diamonds, pink diamonds, orange diamonds, blue diamonds etc. Black can also appear as a secondary hue like in Blue diamonds for example, blackish blue or black-blue, and in Violet diamonds Blackish Violet.