Pure Orange is almost as rare as the Red Diamonds are. Rarely come in a pure colour the presence of the secondary hue is norm.
Colour is Caused by: Nitrogen
Intensity: 7 levels from faint to Fancy Vivid
Secondary Hue: Redish, Pinkish, Purplish, Yellowish
Mining: Australia (Argyle), South Africa
Latest Sales Record: 12/11/2013, 14.82cts, FVO, PS, VS1, $2.4M p/ct
ORANGE DIAMONDS
Orange Diamond Guide
"Pumpkin Diamond"
The infamous ‘pumpkin diamond’ or orange diamond is given the name due to its resemblance to the squash’s color. It has risen to popularity for its rarity and value and as its symbol of enthusiasm and courage.
Why aim for the usual colorless stones when you can turn them up with a bit of color? Let's look at some points that will help you know more about the diamond before investing in it!
1. Origins
The majority of the orange diamonds are found in the Argyle mine in Australia or South Africa. “The Orange” is a 14.82-carat fancy vivid diamond that hit the auction and was an exception to the few 6 carats and below diamonds usually sold. Another famous diamond before this was “The pumpkin Diamond” which sparked the world's interest in orange diamonds.
2. How does it get its color?
Similar to yellow diamonds, nitrogen is the main source of their color. The differentiating factor between yellow and orange diamonds is the grouping of nitrogen atoms during the diamond formation.
The diamond absorbs a glimmer of blue and yellow light that form the orange color in the diamond. If the stone's color is less than 25%, it is known as an orangy diamond which is much more common than true orange diamonds.
3. Intensity levels
Graded by GIA, the intensity levels range from faint orange to fancy deep orange. These diamonds often have a secondary hue of yellow or brown to them.
4. Diamond price
This diamond's rarity is ranked fourth or fifth after the red and blue color diamond. A pure orange diamond with no overtones is one of the rarest to exist.
A variety of secondary hues exist which are a combination of brown, yellow, or pink colors. If they have secondary overtones the price of the diamond reduces.
Our connections across the diamond industry will ensure you get the diamond you are looking for at the best price.
5. Engagement ring settings
Once you possess these prized beauties it seems only right to find the best setting for them as well.
Side stone setting:
Allow the orange diamond to be the star by choosing small colorless diamonds to surround the orange diamond.
Cross over pave setting
To give that unique cross-over look that will highlight the beauty of the orange diamond while giving the stylish look
Prong setting: A classic engagement ring look that will lift the diamond above the ring drawing anyone’s attention right to it!
Read more about popular engagement rings that are the talk right now!