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Pink Diamonds
The pink diamond is the world's most rare and valuable diamond.The Argyle mine
is the world's foremost source of unrivalled intense pink diamonds, producing
95% of the world's supply. However, an extremely small proportion of Argyle
Diamonds production is Pink colour, in fact less than one tenth of 1% is
classified Pink.
White Diamonds
White diamonds are produced by mines all over the world in a wide variety of
shapes and sizes.The white diamonds recovered from the Argyle mine are
particularly brilliant and of high quality.
Champagne Diamonds
Champagne diamonds are naturally coloured diamonds that are produced in a wide
range of colours from light straw to rich cognac.
Yellow Diamonds
Fancy yellow diamonds come in a broad range of shades ranging from light yellow
to a rich canary colour.
Blue Diamonds
Fancy blue diamonds are available in a wide range of shades, from the blue of
the sky to a more "steely" colour than sapphire.
Green Diamonds
Fancy green diamonds are also available. Usually, penetration of the colour is
not very deep and is often removed during the fashioning of the stone.
Diamond Shopping
In many areas diamonds are becoming more affordable. This is because cutting techniques have improved and so has the mining techniques. Also, incomes have risen in certain areas. Most women prefer diamond rings over other diamonds.
In most cases diamonds are appraised according to what is commonly referred to as the "4 C's". The '4 C's' are Clarity, Carat, Cut, and Color. If you are not confined by a budget, it is always preferable to purchase a diamond ring that is high in quality. A diamond ring is not a spur of the moment. It is something that will be with you for a lifetime so choose carefully. A diamond ring is always in demand and in fashion. That is why the phrase 'diamonds are forever' is such a true statement.
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