Second rarest after red. Due to the complexity of its formation, it is not unusual for the additional gemological lab tests to be requested.
Colour is Caused by: the radiation from within the Earth's deep core.
Intensity: 9 levels from Faint to Fancy Vivid
Secondary Hue: Greyish, Bluish, Brownish, Yellowish
Mining: South Africa
Latest Sales Record: 21/05/2016, 5.03cts, FVG, VS2, RAD,
GREEN DIAMONDS
Green Diamond Guide
Color of Nature, Abundance, and Prosperity
1. Origins
Green diamond has been found throughout history in places such as South America as well as mines in Africa. Taking a glimpse into the past there have been several famous green diamonds throughout history. Dresden Green Diamond is one famously known green diamond of 40.7 carats having a natural green color. Other popular diamonds include the Ocean Dream and the Chopard Chameleon each having a rich history behind it.
What is special about green diamond is that unlike other natural fancy-colored stones whose color appears due to the presence of impurities, green diamonds get their color due to atomic radiation.
Dresden Diamond
2. How does it get its color?
The green diamond attains its color from the exposure to radioactivity and atomic radiation for over a million years. The longer it is exposed to radiation the more vivid the green color. It retains none of the dangerous effects of radiation as the green light reflected is only the radioactive stains left behind.
In order to recognize a natural green diamond easily, polishers leave a small unpolished area that showcase the stones natural color.
3. Intensity levels
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The diamond intensity ranges from light green to a fancy deep hue. Look at the range in the scale given below.
Pure green diamonds are a rare find. In most cases the green diamond comes in secondary colors and hues such as yellows, blues to browns and greys.
The diamonds that don’t exhibit a secondary color are known as ‘True Green’.
4. Diamond price
It is one of the rare colors in the fancy color diamond range and therefore a bit pricier that some other colored diamonds. Finding a good quality fancy green diamond is difficult however an alternative would be to finding a diamond that has secondary and tertiary hues.
Hues such as yellow and blue are a delightful twist to the green diamond that is easy on the eyes and the bank as well!
Finding the perfect stone is made easier with Glaze Diamonds, we have in depth connections in the diamond industry and equipped with diamond dealers that can find the right diamond with the perfect price.
5. Engagement ring settings
Solitaire setting:
Let the diamond get center stage with a single stone solitaire ring.
Halo setting:
A popular setting where the green diamond is surrounded with other smaller colored or colorless stones.
Three-stone setting:
Choose side stones that complement the green diamond with cuts that maximize the color.
6. Popular jewelry settings
Get inspired with these beautiful jewelry settings for your green diamond ring.
Earrings
Necklace, Ring & Bracelet
Ring
When making a decision on purchasing a natural green diamond ensure that it comes with a natural diamond grading report that identifies its authenticity.
With specialized GIA certified diamond experts, we provide diamond grading and evaluation services and can issue a diamond certificate to verify the diamond origins. Reach out us here