A pink diamond shattered records at auction by selling for a record £29 million Sterling in November 2010. Their relative rarity on the market – ironically – make them extremely popular as the centrepieces in engagement rings. A pink diamond engagement ring is ideal for any number of reasons. To give an idea of their commercial rarity, the Argyle mine is the undisputed main world source for pink diamonds. Upon their discovery and introduction to world markets, they were roundly praised for their beauty. Before their discovery, any pink diamonds from the mines of Africa, India or South America would literally have paled in comparison to the Argyle diamonds. White diamonds were most valued over all others. Today, these glittering pink gems from the Argyle mines make up a sizable portion – well over nine tenths – of the world’s pink diamonds. Of those diamonds found in the mine, just 0.01 percent are designated “pink”. They can have a delicate rose pastel color to far stronger blood red or raspberry hues. Like a prolific poet who only publishes his best work, or a winemaker hoarding a particularly good vintage for some time, the Argyle mine only polishes and sells the very best of their gems from their base in Australia. The popularity of these pink gemstones has led to an increase in popularity for any and all kinds of pink diamonds.
In general, the pink diamond ranges in hue from a very vivid pink to a deep orange pink, with more intense colors such as purple in between. So because of their rarity and their beauty, they could be selected for a fiancée to express one’s deep love.
Polish, clarity and shape are all rated when it comes to diamonds. Pink diamonds, like other colored diamonds, follow a certain scale when it comes to their shade. They range from light to fancy light, fancy and to the rare fancy deep, fancy intense and vivid pink diamonds. Obviously, when the color of the pink diamond is stronger and more vivid, the price would go up dramatically and since the price of a pink diamond engagement ring is comprised mainly by the diamond itself - the price of the ring would incline.
Even if you are on a limited budget that won't allow a pink diamond engagement ring there are some possible solutions. The beautiful thing about colored diamonds is the vast selection of color combinations. If you are willing to consider a pink diamond with a secondary hue you will save a lot of money. We suggest you take the time to learn about pink diamonds and find a color that suits you. A good example to such a color combination that is much more affordable is a brown purple diamond. Who knows, maybe you would even love this color more...
There are ways to save even more, if you choose a colored diamond with a pink tone in it instead of a pink diamond with another tone in it. For example, champagne diamonds, that show a tinge of pink in the stone or in the flash of the fire in the gemstone when light hits it. The effects can be inspiring and hypnotic when the stone is held in the right light. There are various cuts of pink diamonds, just as you will find with white diamonds and other gemstones. One example is the round brilliant diamond. Oval and pear shapes are often found as well.
There are birth stones with pinkish hues that may suit as the stones on an engagement ring. Rose Zircon is one of the stones for those born in October, while Ruby is the stone for those born in July. Light Amethyst – for those born in June – can have a pinkish hue among others. However, a pink diamond would be far more cherished than any of these birth stones. The rarity of the diamond could be considered a symbolic expression of the rarity of the recipient of the engagement ring, and – even more importantly – how lucky the person proposing the marriage is to have found the woman of his dreams.
At Peled Diamonds we have a wide selection of Pink Diamonds at wholesale prices. Whether you are looking for a pink diamond ring or even pink diamond engagement ring, we have the perfect diamond for you.