FANCY COLORED VIOLET DIAMONDS
Fancy Colored Loose Violet Diamonds exude a romantic allure with a touch of mystery, perhaps attributed to their elusive nature. These diamonds, belonging to the purple diamond family, are exceptionally rare.
While violet is acknowledged by the GIA as a distinct color, manifesting in various hues and intensities, it actually emerges as a fusion of blue and purple diamonds. The scarcity of Fancy Colored Violet Diamonds results in steep prices, and similar to Fancy Colored Loose Orange Diamonds, the GIA seldom designates diamonds as pure violet.
WHERE DO FANCY COLORED LOOSE VIOLET DIAMONDS ORIGINATE FROM?
The majority of Fancy Colored Violet Diamonds originate from the renowned Argyle Mine in Kimberley, Western Australia.
HOW ARE FANCY COLORED LOOSE VIOLET DIAMONDS FORMED?
Similar to all diamonds within the family of Natural Fancy Colored Diamonds, the coloration of Fancy Colored Loose Violet Diamonds results from natural impurities altering the diamond's color during formation. It's believed that hydrogen presence during formation imparts the violet color.
ARE FANCY COLORED LOOSE VIOLET DIAMONDS A SEPARATE COLOR FROM FANCY COLORED LOOSE PURPLE DIAMONDS?
Recognition of Fancy Colored Loose Violet Diamonds as a separate color by the GIA is a recent development. Controversy persists, with some viewing violet as part of the purple diamond family.
From a scientific and gemological standpoint, two distinct colors—violet and purple—exist based on how the color forms within the diamond. The presence of purple results from deformities in the diamond's atomic matrix, whereas violet's coloration is due to the presence of hydrogen. Two distinct processes yield two distinct diamond colors: violet and purple.
WHAT SHADES AND INTENSITIES DO FANCY COLORED LOOSE ORANGE DIAMONDS COME IN?
Fancy Colored Loose Violet Diamonds are limited to a few levels of color intensity on the GIA grading scale—fancy violet, fancy dark violet, and fancy deep violet. Typically, they exhibit gray or blue as a secondary hue. While undoubtedly beautiful, these diamonds don't command high prices.
Pure Fancy Colored Loose Violet Diamonds, devoid of secondary overtones, are extremely rare. Those found in nature usually display gray or blue as a secondary hue. Common overtone combinations in violet diamonds include Pink, Pinkish, Blue, Bluish, Purple, Purplish, and Gray, Grayish.
ARE FANCY COLORED LOOSE VIOLET DIAMONDS RARE AND ARE THEY A GOOD INVESTMENT?
Pure Fancy Colored Loose Violet Diamonds are exceptionally rare, typically less than one carat in size. In 32 years of mining, only 12 carats of polished stones have been produced. Compare this to over 133 million carats of other colored and colorless diamonds during the same period, highlighting the remarkable rarity of Fancy Colored Loose Violet Diamonds.
While these pure diamonds are very rare, they are not considered as rare as fancy red or blue diamonds by investors and collectors. When evaluating the investment potential, it's crucial to consider that the value of any Natural Fancy Colored Loose Diamonds is primarily determined by the color's purity. As most Fancy Colored Loose Violet Diamonds have secondary hues, their investment value may not match those diamonds with greater color purity.
ARE THERE ANY FAMOUS FANCY COLORED LOOSE VIOLET DIAMONDS?
Until recently, no famous Fancy Colored Loose Violet Diamonds had been noted. This changed with the discovery of an incredibly rare pure violet diamond in The Argyle Mine in Western Australia in May 2016.
The ‘Argyle Violet,’ weighing 9.17 carats when unearthed and now polished down to 2.83 carats, has been hailed as possibly one of the rarest gems ever found. Patrick Coppens, General Manager of Sales for Rio Tinto Diamonds (the owners of The Argyle Mine), described it as "Impossibly rare and limited by nature, the Argyle Violet will be highly sought after for its beauty, size, and provenance. This stunning violet diamond will capture the imagination of the world's leading collectors and connoisseurs."
DO FANCY COLORED LOOSE VIOLET DIAMONDS LOOK GOOD AS JEWELRY?
Fancy Colored Loose Violet Diamonds offer the romantic appeal of pink diamonds with a modern twist. They shine brilliantly in the setting of an engagement ring for a woman who dares to be different and break away from traditional Colorless Diamonds.
These diamonds also look equally stunning in necklaces, bracelets, cocktail rings, wedding bands, or any other jewelry piece, creating a timeless and classical aesthetic.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CARE FOR MY FANCY COLORED LOOSE VIOLET DIAMOND JEWELRY?
For optimal care of your Fancy Colored Loose Violet Diamond Jewelry, entrust the cleaning process to a diamond specialist jeweler. They will delicately power steam your violet diamond jewelry to eliminate the accumulation of dirt and grime that naturally occurs during wear.
If you choose to clean your Fancy Colored Loose Violet Diamond Jewelry yourself, use only the softest brush, such as a toothbrush, and a mild soap. Ensure thorough rinsing under warm water and meticulous drying with a polishing cloth after cleaning.
WHERE CAN I BUY FANCY COLORED LOOSE VIOLET DIAMOND JEWELRY?
For the widest selection of Fancy Colored Loose Violet Diamonds to fulfill your dreams, reach out to the team at Rêve Diamonds New York.
