If you are
about to buy an engagement or eternity ring for your partner, you would do well
to consider pink diamonds in preference to white. Colored diamonds have gained
in popularity in the last decade. One reason for this is the popular celebrity
culture which has shown well known personalities sporting large colored
diamonds in public. These preferences are almost always reflected in buying
trends with the general public who love to follow suit.
Where Does
The Color Pink Come From?
Pink
diamonds can be any shade from pale pink to a strong cerise and vary in price
according to the strength of pink color and the general quality of the diamond
measured by the 4 c's; Cut; Clarity; Color; Carats. Normally a diamond that is
colorless will score most highly as the lack of color is one of the factors
that usually determine brilliance and shine. However, in the case of fancy
color diamonds the color issue is more focused on the intensity of color as
being more prized as opposed to the lack of it. The color pink has been
produced within the diamond at the point of creation. It is the result of
crystalline irregularity when forming. This coloring is a different process to
yellow or blue diamonds which have gained their colors due to the presence of
nitrogen or boron when forming. Very small fractions of natural diamonds mined
are colored. They are extremely rare and fancy colors are even rarer. Many are
enhanced to achieve fancy status, using irradiation to strengthen the color
substantially.
What About
Other Pink Gemstones?
Pink
diamonds are much more valuable than pink sapphires as they are far rarer and
possess more brilliance than sapphires. Pink sapphires are a good choice for a
lower budget.
Will My
Partner Appreciate Pink Diamonds?
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