Loose Fancy Coloured Diamonds

Fancy colour diamonds have colours beyond the standard D-Z colours range of white to yellow. Some of these fancy colour diamonds showcase exceptional rarity. Shades like red and purple hold immense value. Popular hues include blue, pink, and black, ideal for unique engagement rings. These colour diamonds retain value and are extremely durability due to them being natural diamonds. This makes them excellent alternatives to traditional gemstones.

Fancy Pink Diamonds

Fancy Pink Diamonds

Pink diamonds are the most expensive fancy colour diamond. Certified natural fancy vivid pink diamonds prices are 20 times the price of a white diamond. These beautiful pink diamonds represent femininity and romance. Pink diamonds pare exceptionally well with Rose gold. The rosy, bronze hue of the metal compliments the soft pinks of the diamond in a beautiful harmony.

Fancy Light Blue Diamonds

Light blue diamonds, often termed “sky blue” or “baby blue,” exude a serene charm coveted by collectors. Ranging from subtle pastel tones to vivid hues reminiscent of clear skies, these diamonds captivate with their rarity and mesmerising coloration. Their scarcity and association with tranquillity make them highly sought after, embodying a sense of calmness and purity.

Fancy Light Blue Diamonds
Fancy Deep Blue Diamonds

Fancy Deep Blue Diamonds

Dark blue fancy diamonds range in colours from pale blue to intense vivid blue. The most sought-after blue diamonds are more intense in their blue hue. Blue diamonds get their colour from the element Boron that is present in the diamond’s carbon composition. Blue diamonds are only found in three areas of the world: Australia, South Africa, and India. Blue diamonds pair exquisitely with platinum or yellow gold.

Fancy Yellow Diamonds

Fancy yellow diamonds are found on the standard D-Z colour chart for white diamonds. They fall in the M-Z bracket of this chart. Yellow diamonds are the most common of the fancy colour diamonds, this makes them the most affordable of the fancy colour diamonds. The yellow hue in the diamond comes from the presence of Nitrogen in the carbon composition. Yellow diamonds pare the best in yellow gold. 

Fancy Yellow Diamonds
Fancy Black Diamonds

Fancy Black Diamonds

Carbonado or commonly known as the black diamonds are also considered fancy colour diamonds. The “black” diamond is a heavily included diamond that consist of diamond, graphite, and amorphous carbon. These diamonds are naturally grey. The pure black diamond is then achieved with a heat treatment. This gives the black diamond the clean opaque black look. Black diamonds are among the most affordable of diamonds. 

Purple and more Coloures

Fancy coloured diamonds, apart from the more commonly known yellow, blue, pink, and green varieties, encompass a remarkable and rarer spectrum of hues that captivate collectors and connoisseurs alike. These include red, orange, purple, violet,  and even chameleon diamonds—each with its own unique charm, rarity, and value proposition.

Purple and more Coloures
Learn About Fancy Coloured Loose Diamonds

Learn About Fancy Coloured Loose Diamonds

Understanding fancy coloured diamonds involves more than appreciating their beauty. It requires knowledge of the grading system, the causes of their colouration, the rarity of specific hues, and the market dynamics that affect their pricing and collectibility. Whether you’re a first-time buyer, an aspiring gemologist, or a seasoned investor, learning about fancy coloured diamonds offers insight into a world where art, science, and nature meet in perfect harmony.

Start With A Fancy Diamond Setting

Once the perfect setting is chosen, attention turns to the centrepiece: a fancy coloured diamond.  By starting with the setting and then selecting a coloured diamond that complements it, you ensure a cohesive, thoughtful design that reflects both personal taste and a deep connection.

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