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The color of diamonds is influenced by the atomic structure of the mineral, but you might be wondering what colors do diamonds come in naturally. A diamond is solely composed of carbon atoms that will be almost colorless. The presence of boron gives a blue color, whereas yellow is caused by the influence of the nitrogen, while the hydrogen gives pink, red and purple. Finally the contact with some retroactive uranium salts gives green.
Most viewed diamond jewels
Blue diamonds
Blue diamonds are known for their rarity and mystery. The range goes from cold blue winter sky to the deep blue of the ocean. The largest amounts of blue diamonds in the world are mainly extracted from the Cullinan mine in South Africa and in the Golconda region of India.The boron content in the diamond absorbs all light of the wavelength contained in the ore, except blue. The most famous blue diamond of all times is the "Hope" diamond of 45 carats.
Pink diamonds
This stone has the most romantic color, the diversity of the range varies from delicate pastel and raspberry pink. These diamonds are very rare on earth, most of them are to be found in Brazil, Australia, Russia and Tanzania. Jennifer Lopez’s pink diamond engagement ring has increased the prestige of this kind of diamond.Green diamonds
Green diamonds are among the rarest diamonds in the world. They originated millions of years ago and have evolved into green diamonds through natural radiation exposure of uranium ore. The green diamond has therapeutic virtues. It regulates, harmonizes the nervous system and facilitates the movement of pulses.Yellow diamonds
Yellow diamonds capture sun rays as well as all other gemstones. This color is the most famous and most popular among celebrities for its spectacular shine. Yellow diamond is used in the health system to regenerate cellular energy and protect the respiratory tract for the relief of stomach pains. This diamond is grouped into four main groups: Fancy Light Yellow, Fancy Yellow, Fancy Intense Yellow and Fancy Vivid Yellow.Browse various coloured diamonds
Would you like to know more about a particular colour, or find out which are the most famous diamonds?
Then read our other articles below.
• What are blue diamonds?
• Why are brown diamonds so popular nowadays?
• What are the advantages of yellow diamonds in jewellery?
• What makes a red diamond so unique and valuable?
• Why choose a pink diamond over a white one?
• A black diamond: why not?
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