Diamonds are the hardest substance on earth. But did you also know that natural diamonds are found in nearly every color of the rainbow? While colorless diamonds are the most popular engagement ring choice, the world is full of diamond colors from pale brown and yellow to even red and purple. Experts say that only 1 in 10,000 diamonds will have color, which is another reason these colored diamonds are very expensive.

Many Colors
The size of the diamond, and the more intense the color, the more valuable your colored diamond. Looking for a pink diamond? These beauties usually have off-colored hues in orange, brown or purple and range greatly in price, with the only consistent source in western Australia. Purple diamonds from Siberia tend to be smaller and are also extremely rare. Green diamonds, often from South America and Africa, are also rare. The famous green, 41-carat Dresden diamond has been on display in Dresden, Germany for the last two centuries. Another green factoid: Green diamonds are the only natural-colored diamonds that get their color from radiation.

Choose Certified
Whether you choose the traditional colorless diamond or seek a colored variation, a diamond certification from reputable labs like GIA, AGS or Forevermark are third-party verification documents that help you understand the value of the stone. Certifications are appraisals. They are unbiased analyses offered by gemological laboratories that help you purchase with confidence.

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David Craig and his team of certified gemologists would love to answer all your diamond questions. We’ll go over the 4Cs of diamonds (cut, color, clarity and carat weight) to help you understand. And anything else you want to know!