Is A Blue Diamond A Real Diamond?

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What Are Blue Diamonds? Blue diamond stones are

genuine diamonds that are not treated or enhanced in any way

. They exhibit all of the same inherent properties of the precious stone but have the added element of a blue hue. These blue gems belong to a subcategory of diamonds.

Are blue diamonds worth anything?


Blue diamonds are considered extremely rare and quite valuable

. They are among the rarest colors in the color diamond family. Since blue diamonds are so unique, there are many questions that are frequently asked regarding their rarity, authenticity, color origin, and value.

Are blue diamonds more expensive than white diamonds?

The carat weight and intensity of blue color dictate how much a blue diamond is worth. Because of blue diamonds' rarity, they

‘re usually more expensive than white diamonds and other

fancy color diamonds.

How much is a 1 carat blue diamond?

Carat Weight Blue Diamond Price per Carat 0.33 ct From $1,950 to $3,150 0.50 ct From $3,700 to $6,050 0.75 ct From $5,050 to $8,300 1.000 ct

From $6,800 to $11,200

Why blue diamond is expensive?

Blue diamonds are also said

to be rare

and, therefore, quite expensive – though not as much as pink diamonds. … Thus, some new methods were used to create intensely colored diamonds like fancy blue ones. However, the percentage of successful creation is very small; therefore, the price of a blue diamond is still high.

Which Colour diamond is the rarest?

In diamonds, rarity equals value. With diamonds in the normal range, value is based on the absence of color, because



are the rarest. With fancy color diamonds—the ones outside the normal color range—the rarest and most valuable colors are saturated pinks, blues, and greens.

Which diamond cut is most expensive?

And it's not just because it's the most in-demand: The round brilliant has the most facets of any shape, which require more precision work, and cutters have to discard more of the rough diamond, so you essentially pay for a larger stone than you end up with.

How do you tell if a diamond is real with a flashlight?

To test the diamond's refractivity,

place the stone on its flat side onto a piece of newspaper with lots of lettering

. Make sure to use bright lighting and that no objects are casting a shadow on your diamond. If you can read the letters from the newspaper — whether they appear blurry or not — then the diamond is fake.

How much is a 56 carat blue diamond worth?

The Hope Diamond is one of the world's most valuable diamonds; its worth is estimated at around

350 million dollars

. The most comparable diamond was a 56-carat diamond sold at Christies. This 56-carat diamond was worth up to £7.5 million.

Are blue diamonds A Good Investment?

Prices rise, and supply is limited, making these diamonds especially desirable. Many people wish to invest in a blue diamond, which motivates many jewelers to enter the business, pushing prices up even more. The blue diamond

market has always been strong, stable, and worthy of investment

.

Which diamond is best?

According to that GIA standard, the “best” diamond color is

D.

(Read more about D color diamonds here.) D color diamonds are the equivalent of IF or FL grade diamonds on the clarity scale — they're very rare, and their price definitely reflects that.

Who owns a blue diamond?


Jansen

, President and CEO of Blue Diamond Growers.

What does a blue diamond emoji mean?

This icon depicts a small, blue diamond. This emoji could mean

a diamond shape, playing cards

, a jewel, or textual decoration. It would most likely be used by a younger female texter to decorate her conversation.

Are black diamonds rare?

Like other types of fancy color diamonds,

black diamonds are extremely rare

. Black diamonds are much more rare than colorless diamonds, which may come as a surprise if you're familiar with these diamonds' price points– black diamonds are much less expensive than colorless diamonds.

Can you turn a dead person into a diamond?

How are cremation diamonds made? Cremation diamonds

can be made from human ashes

due to the fact that diamonds are pure carbon and human body contains 18% carbon. Laboratories re-create an underground High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) environment to make a cremation diamond.

What color diamonds exist?

Diamonds occur in a variety of colors—

steel gray, white, blue, yellow, orange, red, green, pink to purple, brown, and black

. Colored diamonds contain interstitial impurities or structural defects that cause the coloration; pure diamonds are perfectly transparent and colorless.

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