Pink Diamonds—Colors Are Hot!

You may be wondering, how rare are colored diamonds, anyway? Well, one colored diamond is found for every 10,000 white diamonds. We would say that is pretty rare, wouldn’t you?

What Is A Pink Diamond?
A pink diamond is a naturally colored, genuine diamond that has a pink body color. Considered exotic and very rare, pink diamonds are used for all types of jewelry, from engagement rings to tennis bracelets.

Due to a great scarcity of pink diamonds, only the very wealthy and privileged have been lucky enough to own them in the past. Although, still very rare, pink diamonds are now available to the general population, but with a high price tag.

What Makes a Diamond Colored?
Certain natural elements found in the earth contribute to a diamond’s creation. When colorless diamonds are still forming, sometimes the carbons become twisted. When this happens, the diamond absorbs light. This absorption of light transforms a colorless diamond into a naturally colored diamond.

Yellow, brown, or golden— The presence of the element, Nitrogen, is what creates these colored diamonds.
Blue—A colorless diamond will turn blue when a diamond contains boron.
Green—Radiation can affect a colorless diamond and turn it green.
Pink and red—Sorry, but scientists are not sure exactly how the transformation to pink occurs.

Are There Different Hues of Pink Available?
Absolutely! That is part of the fun of pink diamonds. There are many different shades and hues to choose from. But keep in mind, that deep pink colors are typically more expensive than the pale pinks. However, just because the darker shades of pink are more valuable monetarily, personal preference is what you should use when choosing a pink diamond. Some hues of pink diamonds include:

Tinted Pink—Most natural pink diamonds have a slight pinkish hue. The color is very subtle, but beautiful nonetheless.
Delicate Rose—Just like the petals of a peach rose, this hue of pink is delicate and light.
Champagne—Deeper than a light pink, this beautiful hue resembles the color of the finest Champagnes.
Deep Pink—Rare and gorgeous, deep pink remains a hard-to-find hue in pink diamonds.
Raspberry—Many people think that raspberry-pink diamonds are described better as hot-pink in color. Regardless, this hue is in high demand, making raspberry-colored pink diamonds very expensive.

Please, keep in mind that these color hues are subjective. What one person views as raspberry, another may see as purple.

What Is the Argyle Mine?
The Argyle Mine is a diamond mine located in Western Australia. This prominent mine is the world’s leading source of intense pink diamonds, generating 95% of the world’s supply. However, this does not mean that their supply of pink diamonds is endless. Pink diamonds are so rare, that out of the 30 million carats produced by Argyle Diamonds a year, less than 10,000 carats are pink diamonds.

Argyle’s pink diamonds come in all of the colors listed above. Argyle only picks its most beautiful and sparkling pink diamonds to polish or cut. Then, many of these diamonds are sold to jewelers around the world. But, some of the most exquisite pink diamonds are saved for the once-a-year meeting of the Pink Diamond Tender. During this special event, selected pink diamonds are auctioned and bid upon by the invitation-only attendees. In 1989, a 3.14-carat Argyle pink diamond sold for $1,510,000.

Should I Buy Pink Diamonds from the Internet?
While shopping for a pink diamond ring, pendant, or other piece of jewelry, we suggest you find a reputable diamond dealer. There are many stores over the Internet that sell pink diamonds, but we do not suggest you buy from them, unless you conduct extensive research into their credibility. If you find that they are a reliable company, then sure, purchase your pink diamonds from them. Some pink diamond businesses found over the Internet are JR Jewelers at http://www.jrjewelers.com and Suna Bros. at http://www.sunabros.com.

Many people enjoy the uniqueness of pink diamonds, while others prefer the traditional colorless. To say which is better is impossible. It is all a matter of good taste.

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