Among the most well known diamonds is the Hope. This 45.52 carat steel blue diamond is currently on display at the Smithsonian. This diamond was donated to the Smithsonian in 1958. The Hope was originally a rather flat, blocky 110-carat rough.The Dresden Green stands out among the natural colored diamonds. It is the largest green diamond in the world weighing 40.70 carats. This diamond is historic, large and has a natural green color with a slight blue overtone. These facts make it virtually priceless.The Conde Pink is a pear shaped and weighs 9.01-carats. This pink diamond was once owned by Louis XIII.

The Tiffany Yellow diamond a beautiful canary-yellow octahedron weighing 287.42 in the rough (metric) carats discovered in either 1877 or 1878 in South Africa. The gem after cutting boasts the extraordinary weight of 128.54 carats. This diamond weighs 105.60 carats. The Agra is graded as a naturally colored Fancy Light Pink and weighs 32.34 carats. This blue diamond weighs 25 carats. It was found in the Premier Diamond Mine in Transvaal, South Africa.

The Great Chrysanthemum was discovered in the summer of 1963, in a South African diamond field. This 198.28-carat fancy brown diamond appeared to be a light honey color in its rough state. However, after cutting, it proved to be a rich golden brown, with overtones of sienna and burnt orange.

The Taylor-Burton Diamond is a pear-shaped 69.42 carat diamond. Cartier of New York purchased this diamond at an auction in 1969 and christened it “Cartier.” The next day Richard Burton bought the diamond for Elizabeth Taylor. He Taylor put the diamond up for sale. Finally, in June of 1979, the Diamond Brands and What They Mean Diamonds are one of the few products that simply cannot be ‘branded.’ Even though there are different cuts, different grades, and different values placed on each and every diamond in existence, no diamond is any specific brand – just as gold is not a specific brand.

Brand of Diamond

Branding is actually based on who owns the diamond. For instance, if DeBeers owns the diamond, it is a DeBeers Diamond – but it is still just a diamond. If the diamond was cut by a specific well known cutter, then it might be branded in that way as well – but it usually isn’t. So basically, when it comes down to it – diamond brands mean absolutely nothing at all. Do not allow a jeweler to try to talk you into paying an exorbitant price on a diamond because it is a specific brand.

What are blue diamonds?

Blue diamondsare very rare and have a blue color to them. Due to their scarcity, the price for blue diamonds has risen. But if you are able to locate a piece of blue diamond jewelry for a reasonable price, it is sure to make a wonderful addition to your jewelry collection.

The majority of all diamonds that are bough are usually clear or white colored diamonds. Now there is a new choice and that is blue diamonds.

Colored diamonds are, in fact, natural, authentic diamonds that are subjected to high temperatures and high pressure.Black diamonds and blue diamonds are real diamonds that have been treated to obtain their beautiful and rich blue and black colors through either heat treatment or irradiation.

Where do blue diamonds come from?

Traditionally, blue diamonds came from India, where they have been worn for many years. However, many blue diamonds now come from South Africa and blue diamond jewelry can be bought in countries across the world in various settings and styles.

Aquamarine

Aquamarine is associated with happiness and understanding. The word aquamarine is derived from the Latin words aqua (water) and mare (sea), meaning “water of the sea”, an accurate description of the gemstone’s color, which ranges from a pale green to blue.

Why buy enhanced blue diamonds?     

The beauty, mesmerizing look.  The knowledge that you own something unique!  Blue is one of the rarest colors of natural colored diamonds.  Enhanced blue diamonds are highly sought after and one of the most desirable diamond colors (in the company of canary yellow diamonds and pink).  The desire to own blue diamonds has been perpetuated by famous, natural blue diamonds such as the Hope Diamond.

Buying Tips
Synthetic blue spinel, another mineral, is easy and inexpensive to produce, and it is often mistakenly sold as “Synthetic Aquamarine.”

Colored diamonds are, in fact, natural, authentic diamonds that are subjected to high temperatures and high pressure. The heat and pressure simulate conditions during a diamond’s natural formation in the Earth. This causes alterations in the diamond’s structure and appearance?in this case, color. Temperatures reach as high as 3,452 Degrees Fahrenheit to 3,812 degrees Fahrenheit.

Another process is sometimes employed, called irradiation, for the purpose of natural diamond color treatment. Irradiation is a type of ionizing radiation and a level of radiation that will serve a specific purpose. Irradiation is often used for such purposes as sterilizing objects such as medical instruments as well as food sterilization. During the 2001 U.S. anthrax attacks, the US Postal Service irradiated mail to protect members of the US government and other targets. Irradiations other popular use is in the form of jewelry, diamonds, and gemstones.

Black diamonds and blue diamonds are real diamonds that have been treated to obtain their beautiful and rich blue and black colors through either heat treatment or irradiation. Give the unexpected. With Apples of Gold Jewelry’s new line of blue diamond and black diamond jewelry, your jewelry will be unavoidably unique and fashionable.