Yellow
It was EUREKA DIAMOND
In 1866.
The first diamond discovered in South Africa was found at Hopetown. It was the 23,25 carat Eureka.
Anglo star
The first canary diamond to be discovered was the Yellow Canary Diamond found in Africa in 1866. It was called the Eureka diamond. It was pale yellow and was 10.7 carats. The presence of nitrogen in the diamond creation process is what adds the yellow color to the diamond.Another AnswerThe Eureka Diamond was the first diamond discovered in South Africa; it is brownish-yellow in colour. Read more about it, below.The notion 'canary' as a descriptor of a diamond came about closer to the late 1890s - early 1900s, when Cape diamonds -- diamonds found in South Africa, were defined as such. The first Cape yellow diamond was found in 1869.You can read more about yellow diamonds -- canary diamonds -- and how they got their name in a brief history, below.
According to the links, below, one could deduce that the brownish-yellow Eureka Diamond was found first, in 1867, in South Africa. The Angola Star's recorded human possession dates from 2007. It was found in Angola.
You can get a diamond color enhanced through coating or polishing.
When a diamond is crushed, it typically retains its original color since its color comes from impurities or structural defects in the crystal lattice, which remain intact even when the diamond is broken down into smaller pieces. Therefore, the crushed diamond would appear the same color as the original diamond.
No, the color of a diamond does not affect its weight. The weight of a diamond is measured in carats, and this is based on the diamond's mass, not its color.
Color enhancing a white diamond can potentially devalue it because it alters the natural color of the diamond. Some people may prefer the natural color of a white diamond over an enhanced one, which can affect its market value. It is important to disclose any enhancements when selling or purchasing a diamond.
The Hope Diamond is basically a blue diamond.
Diamond white is a very bright and pure white color with a slight hint of sparkle, similar to the sparkle of a diamond. It is a crisp and clean color that can appear luxurious and elegant.