Pink Diamond Rings – Exceptional
August 29, 2010 by
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There are stones that catch one’s eye, and then there are stones that start trends. One of the newer trends that has caught on as of late is that of the captivating pink diamond ring.
Varying in shades from deep orange pink to intense pink and pinkish purple to vivid pink, the dazzling colored stones are both prized and original, much like the lady who has made you even think to stop for a moment and read this piece.
Trust me, your pit stop for information will be well worth your while.
What do you really need to know about these pink diamond rings? Well, there are two very important things that you will need to understand before you begin your search for the perfect pink piece – because there few natural sources of pink diamond rings, they can be hard to come by and very expensive but created diamonds should be considered as long as you are sure to check your source. There are only a few places in the world where the iconic pink diamond rings can be mined, lending to the attraction of these sought after gems. The Argyle Mine in Australia provides the world with millions of carats of diamonds each year, but of those millions, only 700 are worthy to qualify as “pinks” or “reds.”
If you are wondering what it is that makes these pink diamonds so precious and rare, researchers today believe that the color is a positive defect in the diamonds’ atomic structures that presents itself visually as pink. And, since there are plenty of women out there who would swoon over a glistening pink trinket, they do sell for quite a pretty penny. Two of the most famous diamond sales are the 1994 auction at Christie’s in Geneva that resulted in the sale of a 19.66 carat Fancy Pink for $7.4 million dollars and the 1995 Sotheby’s auction that touted the sale of a 7.37 carat Fancy Intense Purplish Pink for just over $6 million.
Now, don’t go freaking out thinking you have to pay that much for one of these rings! This just shows how rare and valuable they really are. If you truly want to show someone what a “rare gem” you think they are, go out and get one of these pink diamond rings today! There is no doubt your loved one’s ring will stand out as exceptional.
