COLOR DESCRIPTIONS

The following is a list of colored diamonds that will appear in our offerings. The actual grading of colored diamonds is very straightforward and simple to understand. It is based on both color saturation and the appearance of color. It is important to note that many diamonds will also appear in nature with a dominant color and a color modifier, or secondary color. For example, red diamonds rarely appear in nature and when they do, they appear with secondary colors, such as purple or brown. On a certificate, color modifiers will appear with the suffix (-ish). For example, a colored diamond with a dominant color of red and traces of purple will be certified:

Fancy purplish Red.

Note the dominant color appears last and is capitalized while the secondary color appears first and is in lowercase. If there is more than one color modifier, it will appear as follows:

Fancy Intense brownish yellowish Orange

In this case, Orange is the dominant color, while there are traces of both brown and yellow in the stone. In addition, because brown appears before yellow, there is more yellow in the stone than there is brown.

New we suggest you browse through a description of the types of colored diamonds we have on offer and the manner in which they appear. Please feel free to contact us with any special requests in the event that you cannot find the specific piece you are trying to obtain.

Cognac Diamonds

The Argyle mine in Australia is the most recognized source of these beautiful pieces. Their primary color is brown while they often possess secondary amounts of both yellow and orange. Generally recognized as either Champagne or Cognac stones, these particular types have bright flashes of orange and red that appear in the stone. Champagnes generally have lighter shades of brown than the deeper and darker cognacs, but both categories have developed a commercial standard for beauty. We offer buyers the chance to acquire either lighter colored champagnes or deeper colored cognacs.

Yellow Diamonds

Yellow diamonds occur as a result of a mixture of nitrogen when the diamond is formed. The most recognized yellow diamond is considered a canary yellow, even though very few yellows actually have the highest grading of fancy vivid that reflects the canary color. Most yellows will appear in lighter shades of light and faint, while a smaller percentage are classified as fancy intense and fancy vivid. These striking yellows are very popular at the major awards ceremonies, including the annual Oscars.

Yellow diamonds have enjoyed a surge in popularity and represent an attractive alternative to colorless diamonds.

Orange Diamonds

Pure orange diamonds are exceptionally rare in nature and command premium prices on the few occasions they are available. Most orange diamonds have color modifiers of either yellow or brown, which create the appearance of the colors amber and autumn. As you can see in the photos below, these stunning gemstones are truly breathtaking and you can immediately understand why collectors covet them. Although all oranges are truly rare, the most coveted of the oranges are the exceptional pumpkin diamonds. Those lucky enough to own a pumpkin diamond have professed to the deep, rich appearance of orange and the unusual brightness such a deep color possesses.

Pink Diamonds

Ever since the Argyle began production in the 1980's, the world was introduced for the first time to a richness and vibrancy never before seen in pink diamonds. It is reported that only a few thousand pinks a year come from the Argyle mine. Although 90 % of these stones are below 1/5 of a carat, the few gem quality pieces of larger sizes truly capture the essence of the desirable rose-colored pink. Often appearing in combinations of purple and pink, these remarkable colored diamonds have been showcased around the world at the major auction houses and often command prices in the hundreds of thousands of dollars per carat.

Blue Diamonds

Blue diamonds are a treasure that occurs so infrequently that at any given time only a small selection of blue diamonds are available in the open market. The most famous blue diamond is the Hope diamond in the Smithsonian, a priceless one of a kind piece that has captured the hearts and minds for the last half century. The magnificent pure intense, deep and vivid blue diamonds that have been unearthed conjure images of the most breathtaking sky and the reflection of the deep blue ocean.

Green Diamonds