QUALITY
SCALE
FANCY BLUE DIAMONDS
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JUDGING
QUALITY AND
HOW TO CHOOSE
A majority of the larger fancy
pink diamonds have the traditional
light pink "cherry-blossom"
color, while smaller ones have
the purple-pink color of the
Argyle mine material. In either
case, supply is very limited,
and one must therefore keep
in mind that these are extremely
high-priced diamonds. Furthermore,
any large stones that are available
will tend to be ones that are
re-entering the market.
More
than the depth of the pink color,
it is important that it be a
pure pink without any brown
overtones. Deciding on the size
or shape beforehand will only
reduce the chances of coming
across a beautiful stone. Finding
a fancy pink diamond requires
patience and flexibility in
what you are willing to accept,
as well as what you are willing
to pay.
Imperfections are not
a major point of consideration
as long as they do not greatly
affect the beauty of the stone.
The most important quality factor
in fancy pink diamonds is a
beautiful color.
The value of
a one-carat-size fancy pink
diamond of jewelry quality is
approximately US $50,000 for
the stone alone. (2001) |
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GEM OF VALUE |
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Weight:0.20ct
Size(mm):Dia.3.72~3.74
x D2.30
Untreated
Gem Quality
US$10,000 |
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