Pink Diamonds used to be most often found in the Argyle diamond mine in Western Australia (now closed after 37 years of operations). Other areas that have been known to produce them include India, South Africa, Brazil, Russia and Canada.
They are one of the rarest colored diamonds that exist – rarer than every type of coloured diamond, apart from red diamonds. Their rarity means they are exceedingly valuable. A high-quality pink diamond over half carat size with an intense shade can cost up to $700,000 per carat.
Pink Diamond Intensity Levels
The shade of a pink diamond is graded according to its intensity and strength of color. In addition to its main hue, pink diamonds can have a secondary colour or overtone, such as purple, brown or orange.
The GIA grades pink diamonds on the following scale:
- Faint
- Very Light
- Light
- Fancy Light
- Fancy
- Fancy Intense
- Fancy Vivid, Fancy Deep or Fancy Dark
You may also encounter pink colour being referred to on a point scale from 1-9. For example, a vendor may rank a pink diamond a “7” based on its colour and saturation. This is the Argyle colour grading system. The GIA grades are usually standard, though.
Pink diamonds are highly sought after and represent a rare and valuable type of diamond. Whether you're looking for the perfect engagement ring, a unique investment to showcase in your collection, or a distinctively coloured stone set in elegant jewellery, look no further than a natural pink diamond. At Carat Smart Australia, we sell a wide variety of pink diamonds for the best prices. Extremely rare, wonderfully elegant, and universally symbolic of undying love, pink diamonds are the perfect choice.
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