Fancy Diamonds Views
Colour Colour intensity, the deepness or richness of colour, is the most important consideration when purchasing a fancy colour diamond. The more intense the colour, the rarer and more valuable the diamond will be. Fancy colour diamonds are graded in order of increasing intensity from Faint, Very Light, Light, Fancy Light, Fancy, Fancy Intense, Fancy Vivid, Fancy Dark, and Fancy Deep.
Carat After colour grade, carat weight has the most impact on price for fancy colour diamonds. When diamonds are mined, large gems are discovered much less frequently than small ones. This makes large diamonds much more valuable. For this reason, diamond prices for fancy colour diamonds rise exponentially with carat weight. Learn more about carat weight in our Diamond Education section.
.jpg "fancy diamonds")
Cut Fancy colour diamonds are primarily cut to emphasize their colour. This contrasts with colourless diamonds that are cut to maximize sparkle or brilliance, which in some instances can detract from the natural colour of a fancy colour diamond. While fancy colour diamonds still exhibit brilliance, colour is the most important characteristic considered when they are being cut.
Shape While cut describes a diamond's light performance, dimensions and finish; shape refers to the overall outline of the diamond when viewed from the top (e.g. round, princess or marquise). It's important to note that many fancy colour diamonds are cut into non-traditional shapes to enhance their natural colour. Due to the rarity of fancy colour diamonds, a specific shape in a specific colour may not be available at any given time.
Fancy Diamonds Images
