Types of Diamonds

Learn About Diamonds

Pink Diamonds

Pink diamonds are just one kind in the various types of diamonds available for consumers. Pink diamonds are very rare and hence much more expensive than white diamonds. The color saturation is often a very light pink, which is very popular in ladies jewelry. Recently, the Argyle mine in Australia has produced most of the pink diamonds in the market today. This increase in production has raised more awareness and heightened the demand of pink diamonds. Argyle has been known to sell pink diamonds for a million dollars a carat. Pink diamonds are so popular that even those which have enhanced coloring often sell for more than white, or colorless diamonds. Although other, less expensive options such as pink sapphires or rubies have more saturation of color than the pale pink diamond, neither retains the shine and sparkle capacity or durability of the pink diamond. Pink diamonds are often accented with white diamonds and used in engagement rings. Pink diamonds are in such high demand that even colorless diamonds with a secondary pink coloring are more valuable than colorless diamonds with no secondary coloring. When viewed from the top, these diamonds display a burst of pink. Laboratories around the world have begun producing all types of diamonds, including pink diamonds.

Although slightly less expensive than a real pink diamond, the man made pink diamonds is still valuable for its beauty and true diamond characteristics. Ladies looking for a very special piece of jewelry simply must consider the pink diamond, if not for its beauty, rarity, and value, then for its utter impracticality. What a way to make a statement.