Color Diamond Fashion

Pink Fantasy: Sophistication and Piece de Resistance for Gem Connoisseurs.

Solitaire Magazine

Story Joshua Lamothe

Regarded as the ultimate incarnation of youthfulness, femininity and love, pink is the most cherished colour of women across the globe and is often the staple blush in the wardrobes of many well-heeled socialites. It stands to reason therefore that natural fancy pink diamonds are among the most widely desired of all natural colour diamonds.

Encompassing a variety of hues, ranging from subtle shades of faint ‘baby’ pink, to more vivacious flavours of ‘bubblegum’ and ‘raspberry’ observed in intense and vivid pinks, pink diamonds embody an air of sophistication and beauty unmatched by any other gemstone. As an understated accent in a cocktail ring or diamond drop earrings, or as the opulent centrepiece of a statement-making ensemble such as a large pendant, natural colour pink diamonds can be the pièce de resistance for any woman wishing to define her personal style. Like the diamonds themselves, the existence of pink colouration within a diamond is unique. Distinct from their colourful counterparts, such as yellow and blue diamonds, which generally contain trace elements in addition to their primary carbon make-up, a pink diamond’s colour is caused by microscopic imperfections known as graining. This effect of pressure exerted on the diamond rough while deep within the earth.Pink diamonds, like all other natural colour diamonds, often contain additional hues known as secondary colour modifiers. These colours, such as purple, orange or brown, can alter the appearance of the diamond, widening the spectrum of available pink hues, and creating the warm shades of brownish and orangy pinks or the vibrant purplish pinks.Historically, pink diamonds have been unearthed in areas of Asia, Africa and South America and until recently were reserved for the elite. Today, the premier source of natural colour pink diamonds is the Argyle mine in northwestern Australia, which produces 90-95% of world supply. The Argyle mine is famous for generating the deep and vivid pinks that have recently become popular among collectors.

Each year Argyle holds an invitationonly auction known as the ‘Annual Pink Diamond Tender.’ Here, select diamond dealers are given the opportunity to view and place bids on the year’s top production, generating instant buzz and increased accessibility for the sophisticated consumer. For private investors discerning enough to obtain one of these gems, pricing can be gauged on a yearly basis, offering a rare opportunity to track their value over time.

Once selected only for the privileged few and always coveted for their extreme beauty and charm, the natural colour pink diamond has captivated hearts for centuries. While the fashion-savvy will enjoy the attention that comes with donning a miraculous gift of nature, the fiscally savvy will be delighted knowing that their investment in a natural pink diamond will flourish over time. Among those in the know, the lure is undeniable: natural pink diamonds are creating a true passion for pink. S

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The One

Story Lauren Kranz 
 

Marriage is something that every girl thinks about from the time she can first pronounce the word “boy”. When a girl finds that special boy whom she wants to commit to for life, it is something so heart warming, so special, so uttterly amazing that she wants the whole world to know just how happy and in love she is.  She picks every little detail, sends out beautiful engagement announcements and even gets the event printed in the local paper.

But let’s be real here, what’s the way she really wants to let the world know that she has found the person which completes her search for “the one”?  An engagement ring, of course. An engagement ring so special and fabulous – one that is better than everyone else’s.  What better way to stand apart from them all than with a natural color diamond engagement ring?

Q: Seal, Ben Afflek and Charlie Sheen – What do these 3 men have in common? A: They all popped the question (at some point) with a natural color diamond. We’ve all heard about the rings. That’s because they all had something unique that stood out from the rest of the more traditional celebrity engagements - natural color diamonds. 

Yellow diamonds have been popping up everywhere from Paris Hilton’s fingers to the red carpet of awards shows.  Pink diamonds have been making their mark all over the celebrity fashion and engagement scene as well.  These pieces always seem to get an enormous amount of publicity due to their stunning beauty and uniqueness. 

Think colored diamonds are attainable to only the rich and famous?  Think again.  When seeing or hearing about a natural color diamond, people tend to automatically rule it out, thinking that the cost is too steep for their piggy banks.  However, if you do your research properly you will find that they are not much less attainable than colorless diamonds.  If you find the right jeweler they will always be more than happy to help you find a natural color diamond that suits your budget.

Your wedding day is already something not to be forgotten.  So why not make your engagement unforgettable too?  Don a color diamond on your left ring finger and you will leave no head unturned and no person wondering why you picked your guy to be “the one”.

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Lauren Kranz is an aspiring fashion commentator, freelancing from her suite in Manhattan.

Amgad’s Colored Diamonds Featured in W Magazine

From LupRocks.com 

Growing up, everyone has been filled with excitement upon looking up and seeing an arch of colors across the usually blue sky, at which point we have all screamed, “I think I see a rainbow!” This is how I felt, when flipping through the November 2007 issue of W Magazine I came across an article entitled, “Color Wheel: How to Buy Rare Rainbow-Hued Diamonds,” accompanied by a picture of a swirl of colored diamonds in different cuts and sizes. To make up this diamond color wheel, W used eight out of twelve diamonds from LupRocks.com member Amgad, one of the leading wholesalers and foremost experts on colored diamonds. Vice president of Amgad, Jordon Fine is quoted in the article regarding how the shape or cut of a colored diamond affects its natural color from shining, although the article also covers sizes of existing colored diamonds, the origin behind colored diamonds, and the color diamond coding system.

Run to the news stand today, and pick up W to read everything you need to know about the bright world of colored diamonds.

Check out Amgad’s Brochure on LupRocks.com to see amazing colored diamond jewelry!

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Pink Diamonds: Pink is Perfect

 Kimberly Fine Diamonds

http://www.kimberleydiamonds.com.au

Pink diamonds are truly one of the world’s best kept secrets. In a range of stunning hues and intensities, from a very intense purplish pink to a blush pink champagne, these diamonds are so rare most people will never see one.

The diamonds are mined in the far north of Western Australia, at the Argyle Diamond Mine, where the world’s only intense pink diamonds are found.

To put the true rarity of the gems into perspective, of every million tonnes of rough diamonds produced at the mine, a mere one carat is suitable for the exclusive Argyle Diamond tender. These diamonds are of superior quality and are sought by jewellers the world over.

Kimberley Fine Diamonds is Australia’s leading supplier of pink diamonds and is proud to also have acquired several pink diamonds from tender.

The pink diamonds are handcrafted into stunning fine jewellery pieces, the full collection of which is on display in our Kimberley showroom.

Kimberley Fine Diamonds has one of the finest collections of loose pink diamonds in Australia which can also be handcrafted into individually designed pieces to ensure your rare diamond purchase is displayed in a wholly unique fashion.

For all pink diamonds weighing 50 points or more a gem identification certificate is available upon request.

There is also a stunning array of Argyle pink champagne diamonds available.

The Colour of Passion

Pink diamonds are graded according to the intensity of colour in each individual stone. Argyle Diamonds uses a scale from 1 to 8 one being the most intense colour and eight the lightest colour.

The 1 to 8 grading is then given an additional grade according to each individual diamond hue.

Pink Diamonds Hue in order of rarity

• PP: Purplish Pink
• P : Pink
• BP: Brownish Pink
• PC: Pink Champagne

Intensity of Pink Diamonds

• Very intense
• Intense
• Strong
• Medium
• Medium Light
• Light
• Very Light
• Blush

We at Kimberley Fine Diamonds can help you to find a colour to match your Secret Passion. We have one of the finest collection of loose Pink Argyle diamonds in Australia and are therefore able to source particular requests.

For all pink diamonds weighing 50 points or more a gem identification certificate is available upon request.

Argyle Pink Champagne Diamonds

Argyle Pink Champagne Diamonds are a beautiful mixture of elegant champagne with whimsical pinks. Pink champagne diamonds are graded and valued according to the intensity of champagne hue.

• PC1- Pink and light champagne (C1 and C2)
• PC2- Pink and medium champagne (C3 and C4)
• PC3- Pink and dark champagne (C5, C6 and C7)

Pink Diamond Tender

The most exciting time of the year in the jewellery industry is the exclusive Argyle Pink Diamond Tender.

An invitation only event, Argyle Diamonds selects quality jewellers from across the world to view their very best pink diamonds. The tender diamond collection of just 50-60 diamonds, all over half a carat in weight each, travel to exclusive jewellers in Sydney, Hong Kong, Tokyo, New York, London and Geneva. These jewellers are invited to make a written offer on the diamonds and then eagerly wait to hear if it has been accepted. Kimberley Fine Diamonds has on six occasions been successful in acquiring these precious pink tender diamonds – making their collection of Argyle pink tender diamonds the largest in the country.

FAMOUS PINK DIAMONDS

Celebrities and Pink Diamonds

It was when US singer Jennifer Lopez whipped out a whopping 6 carat pink diamond engagement ring that the modern celebrity world stood up and took notice of the stunning gems. As celebrities learned of the rarity of the diamonds they quickly became one of the hottest accessories on demand.

UK celebrity royalty Posh and Becks, model Helena Christiansen, Cilla Black and US actress Salma Hayek have all been spotted wearing pink diamonds to A-list events. Never to be outdone, US popstar Britney Spears has dazzled audiences with pink diamond bellychains and has several pink diamond necklaces in her multi-million dollar collection of jewellery.

The stunning Miss World Australia 2006, Sabrina Houssami, has been showcasing pink diamonds to the world through her sponsorship with Kimberley Fine Diamonds.

In fiction one of the most famous pink diamonds is the Pink Panther, brought to fame in the movies of the same name. More recently singer and actress Beyonce Knowles was adorned with a pink diamond necklace in the modern version of the film.

Famous pink diamonds in history

Diamonds have long been worn by royalty but it is pink diamonds that are at the centre of some of the most famous pieces.

The largest pink diamond in the world is the Darya-i-Nur or Sea of Light at 175 carats. The discovery of the light pink diamond dates back to 1642 and was part of the crown jewels of India until 1739 when is was taken by the invading Persian army and carried to Iran where it remains today.

The Pink Conde Diamond or Le Grand Conde is a 9 carat pear shaped diamond given to Louis de Bourbon, Prince of Conde in 1643 by King Louis 13th of France in recognition of war service, which he placed as the centerpiece of his bejeweled walking stick. It was later placed in the French Crown.

Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II received a 23 carat pink diamond as a wedding present. She had the diamond placed at the centre of a diamond encrusted brooch.

The largest vivid pink diamond, as graded by the Gemological Institute of America is the Steinmetz Pink at 59.6 carats, unveiled in Monaco in May, 2003.

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Fancy Colored Diamonds Begin to Go Mainstream

The Diamond Registry

June 2007  

Once only the stuff of movie stars, the super-rich and legends, colored diamonds have seemingly fully entered the consciousness of the average consumer.

With more and more celebrities, especially younger starlets and the hip-hop community, taking to colored diamonds and showing them off on the red carpet, interest in and demand for the stones is on the rise. Jewelry designers began several seasons ago to include the stones in their creations, often as accents to other gemstones or, especially in the case of brown or champagne diamond, peppered yellow gold with stones for a subtle sparkle.

Actress and Tori Spelling was the latest star to show off colored diamonds, with a fancy color three stone band given to her by her husband after the birth of their child, an event that was much publicized on their reality TV show.

They have also been helped by the promotion efforts of the Natural Colored Diamond Association, based out of New York, started by mining companies with the goal of increasing awareness of natural colored stones.

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