fancy color Archives

Defining “Not Applicable”

After conducting a small survey among diamond wholesalers, we recognized an uncertainty in the trade regarding the term “Not Applicable”, which appears on GIA fancy color reports. Collectively, wholesalers felt that this term does not express a desirable attribute – but they could not clearly explain its implications.

The Geographic Cutting Fingerprint for Fancy Color Diamonds

Traditions, rituals and cultural identities are inherent within the cut of a fancy color diamond.

A Popular 10X loupe model discovered to exhibit misleading diamond color

Professional fancy color diamond dealers rely on their visual perception above all else. Aside from substandard lighting conditions, they never doubt the accuracy of their loupe when evaluating a diamond’s color.

A Rare Pink Diamond Ring at Auction, From the Fabled Golconda Mines

Christie’s upcoming Magnificent Jewels auction on December 10th in New York will feature a 21.30 ct, oval-shaped, Fancy Light Pink, VS1, antique-cut Golconda diamond ring. The stone is described as ‘outstandingly pink and of superior quality’, with a high estimate of $280,000 price per carat.

Fancy Color Diamond Undertones

Preference for a color’s undertone is definitely a matter of personal taste. Notable preferences for certain undertones within each color category do appear in…

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Defining “Not Applicable”

The Geographic Cutting Fingerprint for Fancy Color Diamonds

A Popular 10X loupe model discovered to exhibit misleading diamond color

A Rare Pink Diamond Ring at Auction, From the Fabled Golconda Mines

Fancy Color Diamond Undertones

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The first Market review on Fancy color diamonds

Market Size, retail and customer segments, price evolution, auction insights and much more!

Market Size, retail and customer segments,price evolution, auction insightsand much more!

Market Size, retail and customer segments,
price evolution, auction insights
and much more!