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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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Brown Diamonds: Multi-hued sophisticate

Solitaire Magazine Asia-Pacific

December January 2007 Archive

Story Natural Color Diamond Association

BROWN diamonds are the new classic and the current hot item on the red carpet. From Cameron Diaz’s 20-carat cognac diamond to Allison Janney’s multi-colour champagne diamond pendant, to Bird York’s magnificent cognac earrings at the 2006 Oscars, actresses and fashionconscious women are discovering the sophistication and timeless appeal of these special diamonds.Brown diamonds are the most affordable of natural colour diamonds, and are a less expensive alternative to white diamonds. Nevertheless, the value of each brown diamond varies according to the strength of colour, rarity of colour and variations of colour.In Australia’s isolated outback, the world’s largest diamond producer, Rio Tinto Diamonds, excavates millions of tonnes of rock in search of its exquisite jewels. At its Argyle Diamond Mine, the red earth yields around 20 million carats of champagne and cognac diamonds per year. In addition to Western Australia, brown diamonds can be found in Siberia in Russia, most African countries and Brazil.

Jean Marc Lieberherr, General Manager Marketing for Rio Tinto Diamonds, explains, “The distinctive colour of each brown diamond is a completely natural process and each diamond is one of a kind. It takes millions of years for these gems to form and whilst the exact origins of the colour remains a mystery, it is believed that a combination of trace elements in the lattice structure of the diamond, following formation in the earth’s mantle or during their ascent to the earth’s surface, gives rise to their unique hues.”The result? Diamonds with hundreds of variations in colour, in every imaginable hue, from deep cognacs to the lighter shades of champagne. The most valuable shade of brown diamonds is cognac, which is a deep brown with secondary colours of orange.

Cut
Round cuts are the most common cut, although princess, pear and marquise are also available.

Care
Brown diamonds, just like their colourless counterparts, should be cared for in the same way:
• Do not store them together with other diamonds because a diamond can scratch another diamond.
• To prevent a diamond from becoming loose, it should not be worn during heavy work. Also, have the jewellery checked by a professional jeweller every six months and professionally cleaned once a year.

Treatments
There are several ways brown diamonds can be treated or enhanced. To protect yourself from buying such items unknowingly, always request for a diamond report from an accredited diamond laboratory. Alternatively, buy from a Natural Color Diamond Association retail member, then get a report from an independent gem lab. Although NCDIA cannot verify the authenticity of a specific brown diamond, all NCDIA retail members are knowledgeable and are asked to provide full disclosure on each diamond they sell.

There is a colour and style of brown diamond jewellery for every inclination or budget. If you want to stand out from the sea of white, the brown diamond is your best bet.

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Rio Tinto Announces Annual Argyle Pink Diamond Tender

Written by: ColorDia

Each year, the Argyle diamond mine in Perth, Australia – most notable for their yearly production of rare pink and champagne diamonds, hosts an invitation only, closed bid auction known as their Annual Pink Diamond Tender. Here, distinguished guests, among them the most influential dealers of natural color diamonds, will view the latest collection of pink diamonds, blue diamonds and the occasional rare red diamond.

This year’s collection features 65 diamonds totaling 62.20 carats and will be offered to invited dealers for closed bidding. An assortment of Vivid Pinks, Purplish Reds, and Violets will be available, all from the 2006-2007 Argyle Mine production year.

The bidding will take place in late September/early October of this year. Although it should be noted that prices will be hitting six digits, some invited dealers are partnering with select private investors in the hopes of offering high yield short term gains. It is recommended that you contact a reputable dealer with experience dealing directly with private clientelle for consultation.