The Resurgence of Coloured Diamonds
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It is said that just
one in every 10,000 natural diamonds can be classed as a fancy colour diamond.
Coloured diamonds are hugely popular at the moment and we can understand why.
These rare gems are truly magical. But where do they come from and what are the
different colours? Read on as we get to grips with these illustrious stones.
Exceptional diamond
colour can be traced to the lattice of carbon atoms that form a diamond’s
microscopic structure. Over billions of years, coloured diamonds were formed
through exposure to heat, natural radiation or the saturation of natural
elements. These incredibly rare processes result in beautiful tones and deep
saturations of colour.
Are Coloured Diamonds
More Expensive?
This is one of the
questions we are asked most about coloured Diamonds. Even though that coloured
diamonds are extremely rare, being less than 0.1% of the number of mined
diamonds (some say less than 0.01%), there is actually a very nice selection of
diamonds colours with prices that are much more affordable than those of white
diamonds.
While there are
thousands of diamond colours, there are some that are more affordable than
others. Relatively affordable coloured diamonds include Grey, Brown and Fancy
Yellow Diamonds, whilst you can expect to pay higher prices for Pink, Purple,
Violet, Green and Blue diamonds. But the price of a diamond ultimately depends
on the saturation, hue and tone of the colour itself, it can vary
significantly.
Which Diamond Colour is the rarest?
Only one colour is
without a doubt, the rarest diamond colour which is also the most expensive;
the Red diamond. They come only in a Fancy intensity and the colour modifiers
for them are purplish (purplish red diamonds) and brownish. Pure red diamonds
almost don’t exist. The most known red diamond is the Mousaieff Red – a 5.11ct
Pure Red diamond.
The Popularity of
Coloured Diamonds
The beauty of coloured
diamonds, is that they come in a plethora of colours, so their versatility makes
them desirable for a number of styles. Coloured diamonds are ever popular with
celebrities as well, many taking advantage of the wide spectrum of colours in various
hues to tailor make their perfect ring.
Take a look at Iggy Azalea's ring!
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Do the Four C’s still
matter?
In the Fancy colour
market, only one thing matters – the quality of the diamond’s colour. So, in
reality, cut is important for Fancy colours. But it’s a cut that brings out the
stone’s colour which matters, and not the cut which maximizes symmetry and
light return. And most often, these two approaches are diametrically opposed.
We hope this has
helped explain some of the differences between white diamonds and colour
diamonds. If you are on the lookout for one of these truly aspirational gems,
why not get in touch with one of our expert team members at Hatton Jewels who
will be more than willing to help you choose a coloured diamond for your needs.
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