No, for a naturally coloured diamond, and yes, for a treated diamond with enhanced colour.
Any diamond can be treated, either chemically or by radiation, to enhance its natural colour. Many naturally coloured diamonds require no treatment, because their colour is judged to be naturally ideal.
A certified gemologist can identify a naturally coloured diamond, and can also identify and describe treatments to a diamond intended to enhance its natural colour.
When a natural -- not man-made diamond -- is radiated, the crystals containing trace amounts of minerals other than carbon, the natural, latent colour of the stone is enhanced. Whenever a diamond is radiated, it is imperative that this process be documented, so that any potential buyer understands where the diamond 'got its colour'. A gemologist can determine whether or not a diamond has been irradiated and its colour, therefore, enhanced. Intensely coloured diamonds are generally more valuable than diamonds with less prominent colours. As well, naturally coloured diamonds are more valuable than diamonds that have been enhanced.
Fascinating diamonds are unique or rare diamonds that capture attention due to their exceptional characteristics, such as unparalleled color, clarity, cut, or carat weight. They often include fancy colored diamonds, like pink or blue diamonds, which are prized for their vivid hues. Additionally, diamonds with unusual inclusions or historical significance can also be considered fascinating. Their rarity and beauty make them highly sought after by collectors and enthusiasts alike.
Diamonds themselves are typically clear or colorless, but they can exhibit a range of colors due to impurities or structural defects. When light passes through a diamond, it can create a spectrum of colors, often referred to as "fire," which can resemble rainbow hues. However, this effect is not the same as a diamond being inherently rainbow-colored; it is a result of light refraction and dispersion. Some diamonds, known as fancy colored diamonds, can naturally appear in various colors, including blue, pink, and yellow, but true rainbow colors are not typical.
The most expensive diamond color is generally considered to be a vivid and pure shade of pink, followed by blue and green. These fancy colored diamonds are rare and highly sought after, commanding premium prices in the market.
From Wikipedia:" Type IIa diamond can be colored pink, red, or brown due to structural anomalies arising through plastic deformation during crystal growth. These diamonds are rare (1.8% of gem diamonds), but constitute a large percentage of Australian production."
No, irradiated seed does not normally germinate; it does however depend on the dosage of radiation the seed is exposed to
One can find original colored diamonds to purchase from the 'Original Diamonds' website. They have diamonds listed in colors 'Exceptional White' and 'Rare White'.
The largest producer of chocolate and other brown-colored diamonds (champagne, cognac) is the Argyle diamond mine in western Australia. Brown colored diamonds are also found in Africa.
Black diamonds are more rare than regular diamonds. They are one of the most rare species of colored diamonds.
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Chocolate diamonds, which are colored fancy brown diamonds, are more rare than traditional white diamonds. They make up only a small percentage of the world's diamond production. However, their popularity has increased in recent years due to their unique color and affordability compared to other colored diamonds.
There are really color diamonds which are rare and thats why they expensive
Green diamonds are referred to as "green diamonds". They get their color from natural radiation exposure that causes defects in the diamond's crystal lattice, resulting in the green hue. They are one of the rarest colored diamonds in the world.
Nope. Black diamonds are very valuable (and very beautiful in my opinion!) but it's red colored diamonds that are considered the rarest and the most valuable.
Argyle -Lalit Uchil
No. I believe that they are of a different mineral combination.
Canary diamonds are bright yellow-colored diamonds. One can purchase them from jewelers, as well as from online mega-retailers such as eBay and Amazon.