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"Expensive" is relative and depends on what you consider expensive.
Every diamond is valued according to its colour, clarity, carat weight and cut: the 4 Cs.
Chocolate diamonds -- a commercial description of the most common colour of diamond: brown -- are generally believed to have been formed by ". . . nickel impurities and lattice defects associated with plastic deformation. . . . " according to the Wikipedia entry for Brown diamonds.
Generally, you'll pay less for a brown diamond that you would for any other colour of diamond, given that the other three qualities are equal.
What else can I help you with?
Are chocolate diamonds more expensive than regular diamonds?
No, chocolate diamonds are usually less expensive than regular -- white -- diamonds, given equal cut, clarity and carat weight.
Where are Levian Chocolate Diamonds mined?
Levian Chocolate Diamonds are mined in the Argyle mine of Western Australia. The Diamonds are only found in that mine. This is why they are pretty expensive.
Are chocolate diamonds natural or manufactured?
'Chocolate diamonds' are named thus because this shade of brown diamond is the colour of chocolate. Some brown diamonds are natural diamonds; some brown diamonds are manufactured diamonds. A gemologist will help you determine the source of your brown diamond. Manufactured diamonds are always less expensive than natural diamonds with similar characteristics.
How expensive are chocolate diamonds?
Given that all other measurements being equal: carat weight, clarity and cut -- a brown diamond will be less expensive than most any other colour of diamond. Brown diamonds are the most common colour of diamonds found. Some brown diamonds are named chocolate, based on being a specific shade of brown.
Are chocolate diamonds less expensive than white diamonds?
Generally yes. If two diamonds, with similar carat weight, similar clarity and similar quality of cut are compared, the brown diamond will generally be less expensive than a white diamond.
Are chocolate diamonds made from actual chocolate?
No, they are diamonds. They are called chocolate diamonds because of their brown color.
Are chocolate diamonds worth as much as clear diamonds?
Some chocolate diamonds are mined in Australia and comparatively, they cost less than clear diamonds. Diamonds are graded by what is commonly referred to as the three c's. Cut, Colour and Clarity. The better the cut, colour (rather clearer and not included) and clarity the more expensive the diamond will become.
Does chocolate contain diamonds?
No form of chocolate contains diamonds.
Are chocolate diamonds actually made out of chocolate?
No, chocolate diamonds are not made out of chocolate. They are a marketing term used to describe brown diamonds that have a rich, deep color resembling that of chocolate. These diamonds are natural diamonds that have not been treated or altered to achieve their brown hue.
Where in Kentucky are chocolate diamonds found?
Kentucky is not known for its raw diamonds, chocolate or otherwise.
What do chocolate diamonds look like?
Faceted, finished brown diamonds are simply diamonds within that colour range. Chocolate diamonds are an intense brown colour.
Where are chocolate diamonds mined in Africa?
Chocolate diamonds are primarily mined in Botswana in Africa. The largest diamond mine in the world, the Jwaneng Diamond Mine, is located in Botswana and is a significant source of chocolate diamonds.
