Facts About Pink Diamonds
Executive Summary about Pink Diamonds by David Cowley
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The pink diamonds comes in shades ranging from a pastel rose, such as the Pink Orchid to intense purple-reds of the Moussaieff Red, and the price is determined by the intensity of the color.
The intense pressure changes the lattice structure of diamonds and has led to the formation of Pink, Red, and Brown colored diamonds.
Only 1 out of the top 66 largest diamonds in the world is pink. Although not normally large in size they have become very popular and over the years many have become world famous.
Probably the most famous pink diamond in the world was the Pink Panther Diamond that was made famous by the 1964 file release of The Pink Panther. Darya-I-Nur diamond is believed to be the largest pink diamond in the world.
The Steinmetz Pink Diamond is classified as a vivid pink and is 59.60 carats in weight. This diamond was discovered in South Africa and is the largest Fancy Vivid Pink diamond in the world.
What Gives the Pink Diamond Its Pink Hue
Executive Summary about Pink Diamonds by Debra Gravelle
Naturally, colored diamonds are extremely rare and enormously expensive. The mysterious pink diamond is mined in India, Brazil and in Africa. Although, the Argyle Diamond Mine, in Western Australia, remains the largest producer of the pink diamond.
Unlike the kimberlitic plates in India, Brazil, and Africa, the Argyle Diamond Mine produces its pink diamonds from a rock formation called lamproite.
Scientists as well as top gemologists from around the world have yet to discover the exact element or elements that produce the pink hue in a pink diamond.
There is a theory among scientists that the pink hue is a reflection from a crystal deformation. This would explain the florescent pink hue presence even within such a clear atomically correct diamond. Scientist has yet to prove their theory though or to isolate the crystal deformation.
Gemologists claim that tiny abrasions along the diamonds multiple grains are responsible for reflecting the pink hue.
Meaning, a pink diamond only has the appearance of a pink hue and not that of a true mineral or element nature. Gemologists have based this theory on the fact that the pink diamonds found in the Argyle Diamond Mine are clear under microscopic evaluation.
The color classifications are pink, purplish pink, brownish pink, orange-ish pink and pink champagne.
A natural pure untreated pink diamond is defiantly limited in quantity. The Argyle Diamond Mines are known to be the only pink diamond producer of its kind.
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June 19th, 2009 - 12:17 am
This is a real gem for anyone. But the sad fact is that not all woman can have this. But still, it is a piece of jewelry worth finding and buying.(if one can afford.)
June 30th, 2009 - 2:18 am
Great.. may be I’ll need it for my wedding. But, how much is it? I must have more money…
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