Most blue diamonds are type iib diamonds which account for only 0 1 of the world s color diamonds.
Natural pictures of green diamonds.
Types of natural green diamonds.
In fact since their color is created as a result from exposure to radiation it is extremely difficult to authenticate their origin the fact that their color is not man made.
A it is a natural diamond.
This mark allows gemologists assessing the stone to recognize the color as natural and provide the diamond with appropriate certification.
Green skin tone these diamonds feature the color green on the outer surface only and constitute the majority of green diamonds that were directly exposed to alpha radiation and took on a light tone at a relatively low intensity.
There s a spectrum within blue diamonds though.
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And c the color is a pure green with a rich saturation.
Green diamonds range from a light green to a rich deep hue.
The approximately 41 carat dresden green diamond is the largest and perhaps the finest green diamond known to have a color of natural origin source.
These colors arise from nitrogen hydrogen and nickel in the diamond crystal structure or from defects in the crystal structure caused by irradiation as the diamond forms underground.
Natural green diamonds are among the rarest colored diamonds on the planet.
Green diamond s intensity levels.
A natural is an unpolished area between the girdle and pavilion exposing the natural color of the rough.
Another extremely rare phenomenon is the one of chameleon diamonds.
The diamonds produced in this way are identical to natural green diamonds and it can be difficult to distinguish the two.
This green diamond has all of the characteristics of a highly desirable colored diamond.
Most diamonds also have a secondary hue that alters their color to be more green or gray for example.
The gemological institute of america graded its color as fancy vivid green with a natural origin and an even distribution.
B the green color was produced by nature.
One of the rarest natural colors of diamond green hues are especially desirable.
The processes in which natural and synthetic colors are produced are so similar that most green diamonds are submitted to the gia to test its origin of color before they are sold on the market.
Dec 26 2012 green diamonds may be mistakable for emeralds but they are much much more valuable.
The most famous green diamonds which have managed to make quite a statement among the rare diamond collectors are of different shades and colors.