Colored diamonds are quite popular among jewelers. They are rare in nature, so their cost is high. Experts distinguish several basic shades: red, yellow, black, green. As a rule, jewelry with similar stones is ordered individually. The purchase can cost more than one million dollars. What is the beauty of colored diamonds, we will find out in the article.
When did colored stones appear?
A diamond is a stone that has always been valued. Millions of women dream of having jewelry with him. These gems are quite expensive. Colored diamonds are distinguished by their beauty and magnificence. Their existence has been known since ancient times. In historical documents, there are references to a stone that amazes with its brilliance and originality. It is reliably known that Russian tsars, French rulers, for example, Ludwig XIV, as well as other famous monarchs, had jewelry inlaid with colored diamonds in their jewelry boxes. Becausetechnical progress was then at a low level, all the stones were of natural origin. This made them even more valuable and more expensive.
What makes a diamond color?
Many are interested in the question: “How are colored diamonds formed?”. Experts say that this is a long process. Many factors are needed for a stone to acquire one color or another. Until now, the process has not been thoroughly studied, but the overall picture is as follows:
- The pink shade of the stone gets, being deep underground. This is facilitated by a certain temperature regime and pressure. As a result, the crystal lattice is slightly deformed and absorbs the green color. When a diamond is discovered and brought to the surface, it actually reflects a pink hue.
- The stone gets its blue palette thanks to boron. This component changes the structure and color of the diamond.
- Green stones are one of the most expensive. Specialists do not fully know the history of their formation. It is believed that the whole thing is in physical factors (a certain temperature, pressure, humidity) in the upper layer of the earth's crust.
- Purple hue appears due to deformation of the crystal.
- Nitrogen makes a diamond yellow.
Colored diamonds, the photo of which is presented below, are of natural origin. Their cost is quite high. In jewelry stores, there are practically no products with the use of such stones. Jewelry is made to order.
Research and Development
Technical developments do not stand still. Many scientists have worked for years to artificially create colored diamonds. In the end, they made it. I would like to note the fact that the cost of stones is not very different from those created by nature. The thing is that diamonds grown in laboratories are not used. As a rule, a natural stone is taken, the color of which is not sufficiently saturated, and with the help of high technologies, the color is made brighter. For this, special conditions are created for the stones: temperature and pressure.
Another way is called irradiation. Here particles of energy will already be involved. Such processes are carried out only in closed laboratories. It is very difficult to purchase real colored diamonds. In recent years, many stones grown artificially in laboratories on the market have been passed off as natural. The cost is accordingly very high. To understand the origin of a diamond, it is necessary to give it to the gemological procedure.
The Mystery of the Black Stone
Colored diamonds have become quite popular lately. There are many auctions where they offer to buy stones for a high price. The black diamond has the greatest mystery. Previously, it was believed that the stone has no value, but times have changed. Now they are ready to pay fabulous sums for the "black king".
This stone is believed to be of extraterrestrial origin. And it's all about its medicinal properties:
- Great helps to cope with nervousbreakdowns, depressions.
- Relieves drug and alcohol addiction.
- Reduces fever.
- Removes inflammation in the body.
The black diamond is indeed a mystery of nature. Until now, scientists have not been able to grow it artificially.
Best
There are really famous colored diamonds that are amazingly expensive:
- "Orange Pumpkin". The heart-shaped ring became the decoration of Halle Berry during the Oscar ceremony. The cost of the stone is 3 million dollars.
- A ring with a pale green stone called DeGrisogono. The value of the center diamond is $7.3 million.
- Ring, encrusted with red triangular diamonds, became one of the most expensive in the exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution. The price of the stone is 7 million dollars.
- Another diamond was discovered not so long ago in the mines. It has the shape of a heart. It has a soft blue tint. Its value is estimated at $16 million.
Nature does unique things. Diamonds become a real decoration for many women. Colored stones are so popular that men are willing to work day and night to please their significant other.
A few tips
When buying a ring with colored diamonds, you need to know the following nuances:
- First of all, you need to be especially careful with the acquisition of stones of yellow, brown, green hue. It's all aboutthat they are easiest to ennoble in the laboratory, to make the color richer and brighter. To verify the authenticity of the stone, it is better to give it to the gemological examination. The conclusion will be a guarantee of quality.
- To correctly determine the cost, ask the laboratory to give an accurate description of the color.
- It's better to make products to order individually.
- Try to buy stones from diamond cutters, not dealers.
Colored diamond jewelry is considered an indicator of status and luxury. They are quite popular among high society. Their cost is great. But even among them there are fakes: artificially grown stones. Don't skimp on expertise. It should be a mandatory procedure before buying a colored diamond.
From stones to rodents
Recently, colored stones have become so popular that many resourceful marketers use them as a brand. So, in Yaroslavl, a nursery of colored chinchillas - "Brilliant" was opened. The bright name does not leave indifferent lovers of fluffy rodents. The colors of chinchillas really amaze and fascinate. What is an ashy or pastel shade of rodents worth!
Returning to the question of stones, I would like to note that jewelry with colored diamonds is quite expensive. It is better to purchase products to order. Don't forget to go through the gemological procedure and get a certificate confirming the natural origin of the stone.
