Blue diamonds comprise only about 0.02 percent of mined diamonds but include some of the world's most famous jewels.
Colour is caused by: the presence of Boron
Intensity: 9 levels from Faint to Fancy Vivid
Secondary Hue: Greyish, Violet, Greenish
Mining: South Africa, Australia, Greenish
BLUE DIAMONDS
One of the rarest coloured diamonds to exist.
Accounting for 0.1% of the world’s colour diamonds, blue diamonds rank as one of the rarest coloured diamonds to exist. Hence a popular collector diamond attracts investors and diamond enthusiasts' attention, nonetheless.
1. Origins
Blue diamonds are found in a few mines around the world such as – the Cullinan mine in South Africa, Argyle Mine in Australia, and the Golconda mine in India.
Some of the famous blue diamonds found in history:
2. How does it get its color?
The presence of boron in the diamond’s carbon structure is the cause of the blue tone in the stone. They do not need to be treated to obtain the mesmerizing blue color but are naturally found.
3. Intensity levels
The color ranges from light blue to deep blue. It often contains a secondary hue such as violets, greys, or greens. However, no matter the secondary hue, a blue diamond is a beauty to the eye and a rare gem.
4. Diamond price
0.3-carat light blue diamond cost $15,700 on average and as the carat increases so does the price, with a 0.5-carat light blue diamond costing $26,280. The more the intensity and carat weight the higher the price points of the diamond.
The vivid and deeper blue diamonds cost around $75,000 for a 0.25 carat and it keeps on increasing!
With secondary hues present in the diamond becomes more affordable and when paired with jewellery pieces or other side stones it will turn into a stunning set.
If you are interested in investing in a blue diamond, talk to our GIA-certified experts who will recommend the perfect diamond to suit your budget.
5. Engagement ring settings
Halo setting:
A perfect setting to make the blue diamond stand out! Emphasize the blue diamond by surrounding it with other smaller diamonds and simultaneously increasing the carat weight.
Tension setting: Front and centre stage with a solo placement is perfect to showcase the beauty and colour of the blue diamond.
Three stone setting:
Framing the blue diamond with small colorless diamonds increase the attention on the blue diamond but gives a wonderful, framed finish to the wearer's finger.
6. Popular jewelry settings
Rings
Earrings
Necklace
“Rarity equals value” as said by Glaze Diamonds CEO, Elena Barakhova. In this case, blue diamonds are rare and valuable diamonds among the other fancy colored diamonds. Reach out to us to know more and invest in fancy-colored diamonds.
In the market for a blue diamond? Read this guide to know more about this rare and stunning diamond before you start investing!
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