ORIGIN OF COLOR

Natural Color Diamonds have been discovered in every rainbow color, the physical conditions needed to color a diamond naturally exist very limited, making natural diamonds extremely rare. It is estimated that only 1 in 10,000 chances of any diamond possessing any natural color, be it red, green, orange, black, brown, gray or any hue of the color spectrum.

COLOR DIAMOND OVERVIEW

Natural color diamonds are extremely rare, each diamond is over a billion years old and can be found in hidden corners across the earth.

The first diamond-grading system ever used dates back to India around in the sixth century. The scheme was based on the old class structure of the state. Members of different levels of rank, or castes, are permitted to own and wear only colored diamonds.

COLOR APPEARANCE

While the vast majority of diamonds are in the color spectrum of D-to-Z, nature also creates purple, red, pink, dark yellow or even green diamonds, which occur naturally. The geological conditions necessary for the production of such colors are uncommon and the diamonds are very fragile and valuable in their distinct and natural shades.

In comparison with colorless and almost colorless diamonds, fancy-colored diamonds are not so much tested for light and flame or color strong. Rich and distinct shades are ranked above soft or light shades.

CUTTING PROCESS

When analyzing a diamond, L.J. West Diamonds, Inc. carefully examines each individual stone to determine the diamonds absolute fullest color potential. Determination of the diamonds final stage can take months or up to a year, as our gemologists must examine each cutting possibility.