Natural colored diamonds are rare and mesmerizing, displaying hues ranging from vibrant blues and yellows to soft pinks and greens. These diamonds, also known as fancy color diamonds, are a symbol of individuality and luxury.
What Are Natural Colored Diamonds?
Unlike traditional white diamonds, colored diamonds owe their hues to unique structural anomalies or trace elements:
- Yellow Diamonds: Created by nitrogen molecules.
- Blue Diamonds: Get their color from traces of boron.
- Pink and Red Diamonds: Result from stress-induced changes in their crystal structure.
- Green Diamonds: Natural radiation exposure during formation.
Grading Colored Diamonds
Colored diamonds are graded based on:
- Hue: The primary color (e.g., yellow, pink).
- Tone: The lightness or darkness of the color.
- Saturation: The intensity of the color.
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) uses terms like Fancy Light, Fancy Intense, and Fancy Vivid to describe these attributes.
Why Choose Natural Colored Diamonds?
- Rarity: Only 1 in 10,000 diamonds is naturally colored.
- Personal Expression: Each colored diamond is unique.
- Investment Value: Rare colors, especially blues and pinks, appreciate over time.