Are chocolate diamonds worth the money?
Most consumers buy chocolate diamonds because they fall in love with how pretty it looks. Given the low prices, for even fairly large stones, they offer better value for money than almost any other diamond. You will also need to get past any embarrassment that you may feel about buying a “cheap” diamond.
Where are chocolate diamonds found?
Chocolate Diamonds® are found in the Argyle Mine in Australia, which is shutting down in just a year. Though it is one of the largest diamond producers in the world by volume, it is set to close in 2020 due to the low proportion of gem-quality diamonds it offers.
Are chocolate and champagne diamonds the same?
Champagne diamonds are often referred to as cognac diamonds. It’s also common for champagne diamonds to be marketed as Chocolate Diamonds. This is a specific brand name used by Le Vian. For the most part, these diamonds are exactly the same as regular champagne diamonds — something we’ve covered in more detail below.
Why are chocolate diamonds brown?
Brown diamonds’ color comes from internal graining in their formation which is due to irregularities in the stone’s crystal. There has long been an oversupply of brown diamonds even before they were so brilliantly marketed to the public by Le Vian’s campaigns.
Are brown diamonds the same as chocolate diamonds?
Traditionally, brown diamonds had a lot of names and were referred to as “chocolate”, “champagne” and “cognac” diamonds by the jewelry industry. However, due to trademarking of “chocolate diamonds”, today only one firm on the market can use this term to refer to brown diamonds.
Which color diamond is most valuable?
Red Diamonds
Red Diamonds are the rarest and thus the most expensive diamond color! They come only in a Fancy intensity and the color modifiers for them are purplish (purplish red diamonds) and brownish. Pure red diamonds almost don’t exist. The most known red diamond is the Mousaieff Red – a 5.11ct Pure Red diamond.
Are yellow diamonds worth more?
Are Yellow Diamonds More Expensive? Yellow diamonds are very rare, which can make them more expensive than clear diamonds. However, they are less rare than other coloured diamonds, such as pink diamonds. A diamond’s cost depends on the carat, clarity, colour and cut, (more on this later).
What makes a chocolate diamond a rare diamond?
The richer the color saturation and the darker the tone of color of the natural brown diamond, the more rare that diamond is considered. Chocolate Diamonds must have a clarity of SI or higher — Slightly Included means it’s “eye clean,” so that inclusions aren’t visible to the naked eye.
How big is a carat of chocolate diamond?
Stones larger than 20 points (1/5 carat) are the top 5% of those, and Chocolate Diamonds of one carat or larger are 1 in 10,000 — almost impossible to find. Of course, once the Chocolate Diamonds® are sourced from the mine, they are then cut to Le Vian’s exacting standards.
What makes a Le Vian chocolate diamond unique?
All of Le Vian’s Chocolate Diamonds are Unique, Affordable, and Fashionable. Here’s why. The color results from a combination of three different elements — hue, tone, and saturation — and there are millions of combinations of these elements that create each diamond’s look.
Which is more rare a brown diamond or a champagne Diamond?
Brown diamonds within that range are the richer, deeper champagne colors, and correspond to the fancy dark browns on the Gemological Institute of America’s color chart. The richer the color saturation and the darker the tone of color of the natural brown diamond, the more rare that diamond is considered.