Diamond - Shapes and Colors
Loose diamonds are the best choices when you are opting for an exclusive diamond. Many people confuse the cut of a diamond with its shape. When evaluating a diamond, Cut is one of the Four C's. A cut is the physical measurement and relative proportion of a polished diamond and is the most important characteristic in producing a diamond's beauty. A single number does not define cut; it is a combination of measurements, angles, finish, and play of light within the diamond, all culminating in the overall visual appearance.
On the other hand, the shape of a loose diamond is not to undermine its visual appeal. It's just that the shape of a loose diamond comes down to very personal choice, and is determined by the particular piece of jewelry the diamond will be mounted into.
While discussion on color diamonds follows later, some of the more popular cuts are given below.
Round diamonds: Probably the most popular cut of a diamond is a round diamond. This is said to maximize a diamonds beauty.
Princess diamond: This is quite a durable shape, and not many gemstones can be cut in the princess cut.
Oval diamond: as the name suggests, oval diamond is longer than rounder and has been a more recent cut in diamonds.
Emerald cut diamond: This cut was originally reserved for emeralds, hence the name. Some of the famous diamonds of nineteenth century were emerald cut diamonds.
Color Diamonds are quite the rage nowadays, and remain the choice of the elite, for the kind of prices they command. In fact, color diamonds or fancies, as they are also known as; add to any piece of jewelry by the sheer presence of color. What attributes color in a color diamond is the some trace mineral. In blue diamonds, it is the presence of boron that gives them their color. Other color diamonds are pink diamonds, black diamonds, brown or chocolate diamonds, cognac diamonds, canary diamonds, green diamonds, etc.
Brown diamond: Every brown diamond comes with a unique blend of colors. For the color, these diamonds are also referred to as chocolate diamonds. The biggest source of chocolate diamonds is the Agryle Mine in Australia.
Yellow diamonds: By far the most popular colored diamonds, yellow diamonds are also known as canary diamonds. The presence of nitrogen traces in these diamonds gives them their color.
Pink diamonds: A color very popular with the fairer sex, pink diamonds are not found in large sizes. However, there are a couple of rare pink diamonds in history that are now with some museums.
Green diamonds: Almost as rare as the red diamonds, the presence of irradiation material in them gives green diamonds their unique color.
Black diamonds: Now, this is one color that very few people associate with diamonds. Quite popular for their unconventionality, black is the color of intrigue and mystery.
Whatever be your choice of color diamond, do take care in deciding the cut and shape that meets your fancy; for this is a unique piece of the universe that will be your own.
