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 are ordered individually. A purchase can cost more than one million dollars. What is the beauty of colored diamonds, we learn 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. Such gems are quite expensive. Colored diamonds are distinguished by their beauty and splendor. Their existence has been known since ancient times. In historical documents there is mention of a stone that impresses with its brilliance and originality. It is authentically known that Russian tsars, French rulers, for example, Ludwig XIV, as well as other famous monarchs had jewelry encrusted with colored diamonds in their caskets. Since technological progress was then low, all the stones were of natural origin. This made them even more valuable and more expensive.
How does a diamond become colored?
Many are interested in the question: “How are colored diamonds formed?” Experts assure that this is a long process. Many factors are necessary for the stone to acquire one or another color. So far, the process has not been thoroughly studied, but the overall picture is as follows:
- The stone gets a pink tint, being deep underground. This is facilitated by a certain temperature and pressure. As a result, the crystal lattice is slightly deformed and absorbs green. When a diamond is discovered and brought to the surface, the pink hue is actually reflected.
- The stone receives a 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 education. It is believed that it is all about physical factors (a certain temperature, pressure, humidity) in the upper layer of the earth's crust.
- A violet hue appears due to deformation of the crystal.
- The diamond turns yellow thanks to nitrogen.
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. Decorations are made to order.
Scientific developments
Technical developments do not stand still. Many scientists have worked for years to artificially create colored diamonds. In the end, they did 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 saturated enough, and with the help of high technology the color is made brighter. For this, stones are created special conditions: temperature and pressure.
Another method is called irradiation. Particles of energy will already be involved here. Such processes are carried out only in closed laboratories. It is very difficult to get real colored diamonds. In recent years, on the market, many stones grown artificially in laboratories are given out as natural. The cost is accordingly very high. To understand the origin of a diamond, you must 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 greatest mystery is the black diamond. It was previously believed that stone has no value, but times have changed. Now they are ready to pay fabulous sums for the "black king".
It is believed that this stone is of extraterrestrial origin. And it's all about its healing properties:
- Perfectly helps to cope with nervous breakdowns, depression.
- Eliminates drug and alcohol addiction.
- Relieves fever.
- It removes inflammatory processes in the body.
The black diamond is indeed a mystery of nature. Until now, scientists have not been able to grow it artificially.
The best
There are really famous colored diamonds, the cost of which is amazing:
- "Orange Pumpkin." The heart-shaped ring became the decoration of Halle Berry during the Oscars. The cost of the stone is 3 million dollars.
- A ring with a pale green stone called DeGrisogono. The cost of the central diamond is $ 7.3 million.
- The ring, encrusted with red triangular diamonds, has become one of the most expensive at the exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution. The price of the stone is 7 million dollars.
- Another diamond was discovered not so long ago in mines. It has the shape of a heart. It has a pale blue tint. Its cost is estimated at 16 million dollars.
Nature does unique things. Diamonds are becoming a real decoration for many women. Colored stones are so popular that men are ready to work day and night to please their soul mates.
Some 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 purchase of stones of yellow, brown, green shade. The thing is that it is easiest to refine them in the laboratory, to make the color more saturated and brighter. To verify the authenticity of the stone, it is better to give it to a gemological examination. The conclusion will be a guarantee of quality.
- To determine the cost, ask the laboratory to give an accurate description of the color.
- It is better to make products to order individually.
- Try to buy stones from lapidary enterprises, but not from 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. Do not save on expertise. It should be a must 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 the nursery of colored chinchillas - “Diamond” was opened. The bright name does not leave indifferent lovers of furry rodents. The colors of chinchillas really amaze and fascinate. What is the ashen or pastel shade of rodents!
Returning to the question of stones, I would like to note that jewelry with colored diamonds are quite expensive. It is better to purchase products to order. Do not forget to undergo a gemological procedure and get a certificate confirming the natural origin of the stone.