Pink Diamonds are among the rarest of diamonds mined. The smaller pink diamonds in melee ranges - 0.01 - 0.20 could go upto as much as $ 2000.00 per stone. These as compared to white diamonds are a 1/5th of their value. The worlds largest known pink diamond is the "Steinmetz Pink" weighing in a whopping 59.60 carats in Fancy Vivid Pink (GIA Certified). There are no conclusive studies that have shown what causes pink color in diamonds. However, it is debated that non-nitrogen impurities along with missed atoms causes the pink  color.

Buying a Fancy Pink Colored Diamond!

Some of the few things that you should know before buying a fancy colored diamond is to find out it's origin. By this it means if the diamond is natural or synthetic. There are several synthetic colored diamonds available in the market. They are relatively cheaper as compared to natural colored diamonds. The difference although is not significant when it comes to colors like yellow (canary) and brown (champage). The major difference comes when the diamonds are red, purple, pink, orange, etc.

Another important aspect to know is if there has been any color modification been done. You should be aware if the diamond has been modified by man-made process such as irradiation. In this process natural diamonds are bombarded with electron charged particles, which modify it's color. View our blog about clarity & color enhancements.

Both of these issues the origin and the enhancements can be verified by an independent Gemological Certificate/Report. The most reputed and sort after is the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) and then followed by the European Gemological Laboratory (EGL). They very clearly state the origin to be natural, synthetic or enhanced. It is highly recommended not to purchase diamonds weighing individually over 0.50 carat without a certificate.

Melee Diamonds, Small Diamonds, Colored Diamond Parcels

Larger diamonds more often than not are accompanied by independent certificates. Unfortunately, it is not cost-effective or feasible to certify smaller melee colored diamonds that are 1/2 carat and under. This is true moreso in the case of diamonds weighing 0.01 carat - 0.25 carat. It is important to get some sort of a physical receipt or guarantee from the supplier or seller that indicates that the diamonds are natural and not enhanced. We for example provide a written guarantee for colored diamonds. This ensures our customers that they are receiving the quality products that are correctly represented. Moreover, it removes doubt from the mind of the customer that the diamonds are enhanced in any way.

In the end it is recommended to do your homework before you purchase any fancy colored diamonds and find out the validity of the seller.

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