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Natural diamond colors span the color spectrum. Here is a short list of the main colors and what causes their colors.
- White - most common - pure white is a sign of no impurities, most whites have small amounts of nitrogen though (very very slight yellow tinting).
- Yellow - caused by inclusion of nitrogen.
- Pink - unclear why they are pink, current theory is due to growth at a higher temperature causes the crystal lattice to twist slightly, creating the pink color. Note that pink diamonds are stronger than white diamonds.
- Blue - caused by inclusion of boron (and rarely, large amounts of hydrogen). Boron blue diamonds are unique in that they conduct electricity.
- Red - unclear what causes the red color, but this is the most valuable of all diamonds. Only a few are known to exist in the world.
- Green - induced by exposure to radiation under the earth.
There are also brown, black, and other combinations of the above as diamond colours as well.
Naturally colored diamonds are more valuable than white diamonds due to their rarity compared to whites, and labs growing diamonds take advantage of this and that is one reason (among others) that lab grown diamonds are primarily available in yellow, blue and pink rather than the expected white.
NB: Enhancement performed on a diamond will generally intensify an existing colour, and reduce the value of the stone. A certified gemologist can help you identify natural colour, enhanced colour and other characteristics of your diamond.
The better the diamond, the less yellowy it looks. Gemology Institute of America (GIA) is a name you'll hear a lot with diamonds - they grade loose stones that you'll buy in stores and online but also developed the whole Carat, Color, Cut and Clarity (4Cs) system.
One can see colour in a diamond from two sources: first, in the colour of the stone and second, in the rainbow of colours reflected from a cut diamond's facets.
Read more, below.
Mainly blueish color.
Generally transparent. but depending on the impurities (metal ions), diamonds can have different colours.
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∙ 8y agoThere are many different colors to choose form ranging from pink-red to blue, green, purple-violet and yellow-orange; they come in various shades and intensities as well. Colored diamonds are created due to interstitial impurities or structural defects that cause the coloration.
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What colors can diamonds come in?
Gem-quality diamonds are available in most every colour, most every shade of colour, including shades of colourless diamonds. You can read more about diamonds, including possible colours, below.
Can aquamarine be scratched by anything?
Yes! Diamond Aquamarine is a type of colored aluminum oxide (like emeralds and rubies, which have different colors) and as such, it is not the hardest jewel; diamonds are harder, and so, aquamarine can be scratched by diamonds.
What are canary diamonds?
Canary diamonds are yellow-tinted diamonds.
Are pearls jewels?
they are gemstones, with colors in white, black, golden, lavender & pink available.
Are chocolate diamonds natural or manufactured?
'Chocolate diamonds' are named thus because this shade of brown diamond is the colour of chocolate. Some brown diamonds are natural diamonds; some brown diamonds are manufactured diamonds. A gemologist will help you determine the source of your brown diamond. Manufactured diamonds are always less expensive than natural diamonds with similar characteristics.
Are diamonds blue?
Not all. Some can be other colors. But there are blue diamonds
What are the various colors of diamonds?
Diamonds can come colors based on the impurities they contain. A white diamond is generally pure while impure diamonds can be nearly any color in the rainbow.
Are black diamonds real diamonds or are they artificial?
Diamonds can be found naturally occuring in a range of colors, including black diamonds. They are not artificially made.
What different colors are now available for diamonds?
Most diamonds will come in traditional colors, but you can get custom rocks in any color (they merely add a die to the diamond).
What makes diamonds sparkle colors?
Diamonds reflect all colors of light (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet), so, like a rainbow, you see all of these colors reflected in the gem.
Do diamonds come in different colors?
Yes dimonds come in many diffrent colors!
Where can one find original colored diamonds?
One can find original colored diamonds to purchase from the 'Original Diamonds' website. They have diamonds listed in colors 'Exceptional White' and 'Rare White'.
Will diamonds turn yellow when they are antiques?
No. Diamonds do not change color. Their colors are decided before they're dug up.
Do real diamonds sparkle rainbow colors?
Yes, this is a lively way to describe the reflection and refraction of light through diamonds.
Is there a precious material that looks like glass with colors in it?
Diamonds and crystal
What colors can you get cremation diamonds in?
Red, Blue, Yellow, Green or colorless
Are there different colored diamonds such as black diamonds?
There are many different colors for diamonds. They do in fact come in black, though they are rare. If you stumble across one, they have an almost priceless value.
