The Beauty of Color
"...All the colors of flowers and foliage and even the blue sky and the glory of the sunset clouds, only last for a short time, and are subject to continual change, but the sheen and coloration of precious stones are the same today as they were thousands of years ago and will be for thousands of years to come. In a world of change, this permanence has a charm of its own that was early appreciated..." G.F. Kunz
Natural Colored Diamond Standards
It's a common misconception that natural color diamonds are prohibitively expensive. However, you don't have to spend an extraordinary amount to enjoy their beauty and sophistication. Purchasing a natural color diamond is much different than shopping for a colorless one.
Here are some guidelines to keep in mind:
Color is more important that clarity
Select a diamond based on the richness of its color. Unlike its colorless siblings, clarity plays less of a role in its value. The more vivid and saturated the color (with ratings such as fancy intense, fancy deep or fancy vivid), the more expensive the diamond will be.
"...All the colors of flowers and foliage and even the blue sky and the glory of the sunset clouds, only last for a short time, and are subject to continual change, but the sheen and coloration of precious stones are the same today as they were thousands of years ago and will be for thousands of years to come. In a world of change, this permanence has a charm of its own that was early appreciated..." G.F. Kunz
Natural Colored Diamond Standards
It's a common misconception that natural color diamonds are prohibitively expensive. However, you don't have to spend an extraordinary amount to enjoy their beauty and sophistication. Purchasing a natural color diamond is much different than shopping for a colorless one.
Here are some guidelines to keep in mind:
Color is more important that clarity
Select a diamond based on the richness of its color. Unlike its colorless siblings, clarity plays less of a role in its value. The more vivid and saturated the color (with ratings such as fancy intense, fancy deep or fancy vivid), the more expensive the diamond will be.
Color is more important than size
When measuring a natural color diamond's value, the color surpasses the importance of carat weight-particularly in the extremely rare shades of blue and purple. In other words, a 1 carat yellow diamond might not be as expensive as a half carat blue diamond.
Choose the perfect setting
If you have selected a less saturated hue, certain jewelry settings can help enhance the
If you have selected a less saturated hue, certain jewelry settings can help enhance the
appearance of your diamond's color. For instance, if you select a fancy light pink diamond, using a rose gold setting can emphasize the stone's blushing look. Look for jewelry advisor can help you select the setting that best complements a diamond's natural color.
A diamond's quality can only be verified by a reputable gem laboratory such as the GIA, EGL and IGI. To protect your investment, always request at least an "Origin of Color" report to verify that the diamond is, in fact, a natural color diamond instead of a treated one. A "Full Report" can offer more complete details about a stone's clarity, cut, color and more, but because clarity is second to color, it is common for retailers to only offer an "Origin of Color" report instead of a "Full Report".
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