Fancy Color Diamonds

Fancy Color Diamonds

Diamonds of all colors are a miracle of nature. Fancy color diamonds in particular are quite rare.
The beauty of a diamond is based on the absence of color. The diamond's value is due to its brilliance and fire achieved by the cutting techniques applied to the stone.

Throughout the ages, the white diamond was supreme. The whiter the better. However, today the colored diamond has achieved a special status. The brilliance of the diamond combined with color has produced the phenomenon of the fancy color diamond. Color is the most important factor that determines the value of a fancy color diamond. Fancy color diamonds can be found in hues and colors such as yellow,orange,pink,brown,green,blue,purple,black,and red. In contrast to colorless and near colorless diamonds that the public is familiar with, natural fancy color diamonds are valued for their intensity and their distribution of color.

The grading system for fancy color diamonds differs from that of white diamonds. White diamonds,are graded by descending letters D-Z. Whereas fancy color diamonds are graded by Light, Fancy Light, Fancy, Fancy Intense, Fancy Deep , Fancy Dark, and Fancy Vivid. The stronger the color - the higher the price.

One can see the glitter of diamonds adorning the stars at the Emmy Awards and at the Oscar nominations in Hollywood.