Most diamonds are clear, colorless stones. Some have a faint coloring of yellow or brown, which drops their value. But when this color is intensive and vivid, the value of the diamond increases dramatically. These types of diamonds are then graded as “fancy” diamonds and are the most expensive of any diamonds that you can buy.
Blue diamonds are one of the rarest diamonds that you can purchase and many jewellers will never see one in their lifetime. However, in recent times processes have been developed so that they can be synthetically cultured from yellow diamonds and this makes them more accessible – but they still remain very rare. This means that the majority of blue diamonds that you can buy are not naturally occurring.
You may think that non-natural blue diamonds are cheaper than colorless ones. However, the process to turn them blue is expensive and this makes them an often costly purchase.
Buying Blue Diamond Earrings
Here are some tips to help you buy a new set of blue diamond earrings.
According to the Gemological Institute of America (GIA), colored diamonds are graded on the following scale: Faint, Very Light, Fancy Light, Fancy, Fancy Intense, Fancy Deep and Fancy Vivid. The better the grade, the more expensive the blue diamond will be.
In addition to the grade, the carat or weight of the diamond will influence the cost. The larger or heavier the diamond, the more expensive it will be.
When blue diamonds are cut, they are done so to bring out their color more brightly. This is different to colourless diamonds which are cut to accentuate their sparkle.
When choosing a set of blue diamond earrings, it is important to choose a metal that brings out the blue. The most popular metals that go with blue diamonds are platinum, white gold or silver. It is possible to find blue diamond earrings that are made from yellow gold but these are rare and usually have a lighter shade of blue diamond.
While blue diamonds are rare, it is possible to buy them online at a cheaper price than you would from a brick and mortar retailer. To ensure that you purchase an authentic stone, it is essential that you buy from a reputable website or online seller. As with any diamond purchase, you should also make sure that there is a certificate for the diamond from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) or the America Gem Society Laboratories (AGSL). In fact, this is essential if you are purchasing earrings with a rare stone like a blue diamond.