PINK DIAMONDS

                       

Pink diamonds are rare and expensive and have an age-old reputation as one of the most sought after of all gemstones. The famed Darya-i-Nur diamond is the largest pink diamond in the world and weighs in at about 185 carats. The Steinmetz Pink diamond weighs 59.60 carats and is famed for the perfection of its color. The Steinmetz Pink has been rated in color as Fancy Vivid Pink by the Gemological Institute of America.

Pink diamonds have always been in demand but recent celebrity acquisitions have brought pink diamonds into the headlines. Actor Ben Affleck purchased a 6.1 carat pink diamond ring for his engagement to Jennifer Lopez and soccer star David Beckham gave his wife, Spice Girl Victoria ‘Posh’ Adams a $1.8 million pink diamond.

These purchases of pink diamonds by celebrity buyers,  ignited public notice of pink and sparked interest and demand in the beautiful pink stones.  
 
Natural fancy pink diamonds come in all cuts, including princess, emerald, asscher, oval marquise, pear, radiant, and heart and cushion.

While the interest in pink diamonds is high, over the years, they have proven to be rare purchases. There are two main reasons: cost and quality.

The rarity of pink diamonds makes them extremely expensive.

Pink diamonds are much rarer than white diamonds, with only a small number of pink diamonds being mined each year. Natural pink diamonds, of good quality, are therefore significantly more expensive than white diamonds. The significantly higher price puts natural pink diamonds out of reach of most jewelry lovers.

In addition, except for the highest quality natural stones, the lesser quality pink stones are not as beautiful and radiant.

Fortunately, there is a good alternative for jewelry lovers.

Because of modern technology, it is possible to enhance the color of natural pink diamonds so that a lesser natural diamond looks like a much higher quality natural stone.

The bottom line is that the price is much less but the visual beauty is exactly the same!

The technology used by Gem Stone King to enhance pink diamonds is called “infusion.”  This is an ion induction color treatment that results in applying a coating to the diamond that imparts the brilliant pink color.

Because enhanced pink diamonds look so impressive and appealing, many customers want to know if the color is “permanent” or if it will fade away as the diamond is cleaned.

In fact, the beautiful pink color of these infused stones will last forever provided you employ normal cleaning methods (steam cleaning, ultrasonic, mild detergents and bleaches, or mild acids). The color of enhanced diamonds cannot be guaranteed if you expose the stone to extreme conditions (For example: heat the stones to over 600F, recut the stone, grind with abrasives or expose to concentrated acid).

Under normal conditions and with normal cleaning, the appearance of infused pink diamonds will never fade or change in anyway.  In addition, if you purchase your pink diamond from Gem Stone King, you never have to worry about your diamond losing its brilliance. If you believe that your stone has lost color or been damaged, just return it to us and we will re-treat the stone and return it to you.

IMPORTANT: KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING!

Natural pink diamonds must always be advertised as such. Diamonds that have been irradiated to create the enhanced pink color must also be so identified by jewelers as enhanced pink diamonds, or treated pink diamonds. If you are in the market for a pink diamond make sure that the certification you receive with the stone is clearly identified as either natural pink or enhanced. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission requires disclosure of gemstone treatments (enhancements) at every level of the trade.

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How to Care for Your Color Enhanced Pink Diamond

Gem Stone King would like to congratulate you on your purchase of an exquisite color enhanced pink diamond!  We are thrilled that you have taken advantage of this wonderful jewelry item and we would like to properly educate you on the color enhancing process and the great importance of proper care.

The technology used by Gem Stone King to enhance pink diamonds is called “infusion.”  “Infusion” is an ion induction color treatment that results in applying a coating to the diamond that imparts the brilliant pink color.

DO’s for Proper Care:
DO steam clean and ultrasonic clean for short amounts of time
DO gently scrub with a soft toothbrush and soapy water or a mild detergent
DO use mild jewelry cleaner
DO expose to temperatures up to 400°C but no higher

DON’Ts for Proper Care:
DON’T steam clean or ultrasonic clean for extended amounts of time
DON’T scrub intensively with abrasives or abrasive surfaces, such as sand paper or a polishing wheel
DON’T expose to concentrated acids or materials
DON’T expose to temperatures above 400°C

The color of your infused pink diamond will last forever provided you adhere to these simple Do’s and Don’ts for proper care.  For further information please visit our website at www.gemstoneking.net or call us any time at 212-869-6776.

IMPORTANT: KNOW WHAT YOU ARE BUYING!

Natural pink diamonds must always be advertised as such. Diamonds that have been irradiated to create the enhanced pink color must also be so identified by jewelers as enhanced pink diamonds, or treated pink diamonds. If you are in the market for a pink diamond make sure that the certification you receive with the stone is clearly identified as either natural pink or enhanced. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission requires disclosure of gemstone treatments (enhancements) at every level of the trade.