Looking for a diamond? Not just any diamond, perhaps something a bit different. Then you cannot go past a fancy colour diamond.
A fancy colour diamond is just like a regular colourless diamond only, as the name implies, with colour. Fancy colour diamonds are much rarer than their colourless counterparts with only 1 in 10,000 diamonds being coloured. The colours of fancy colour diamonds run the gamut of the kaleidoscope, from black to white, brown to green, blue to violet, red to gray, orange to purple, and even a colour that changes colour in certain light and heat conditions called chameleon. Things get really interesting when you consider that many colours are a combination of colours with one primary colour and one, two, or even three subsidiary colours or hues.
The two most popular colours of diamonds though are pink diamonds and yellow diamonds. These colours command enormous prices at auction, with the finest examples selling for up to USD1.5 million per carat. Don’t despair though, as a fine yellow diamond, or canary as they are affectionately known, or pink diamond can be found for much more modest prices than these.
Fancy colour diamonds have proven to be an excellent investment over time and have been a popular choice of accessory for the trendsetters and upwardly mobile in every walk of life. Elizabeth Taylor had some fine examples in her collection and possibly the most famous current advocate for fancy colour diamonds is Jennifer Lopez. These magnificent wonders of nature have also found their way into the possession of royalty and the fabulously wealthy.
There are fancy colour diamonds to suit every taste and budget. It is advisable to educate yourself as much as possible about these fabulous stones by reading the material that is freely available on the Internet.
Once you have a more thorough knowledge and have narrowed your choices down, the best way find your ideal stone is to find a reputable dealer. You can find reputable dealers offering excellent deals online but as with every purchase, especially one requiring as much trust as this, do your research. Is the dealer willing to give a full refund should you not like the stone? Is the dealer an agent for another party or the actual seller of the stone? How long has the dealer been in business? Are there positive testimonials from satisfied buyers?
Fancy colour diamonds are a great way to add colour and fun to your life – whether blue, yellow or pink diamonds. Do your research and no doubt you will find a new way to bring a smile to your face.