Blue diamonds are very hard to come across and they have been much sought after for many centuries. Blue diamonds can be found in countries like South Africa, Indonesia, Brazil and India. The Kollur deposits in India are world famous for its discovery of the 112-carat great blue diamond. This diamond was given the name Hope Diamond after it was cut into a 45.52 carat diamond.
The color blue in blue diamonds are due to a naturally occuring chemical element called boron. The shades of the blue diamond vary because of the tinting of the blue chemical element. That is why blue diamonds are found in shades of ocean blue, sky blue and ice blue. Ice blue diamonds have a minimal tint whereas sky blue diamonds have a darker tint. Due to its rich tint, the ocean blue diamond is the darkest of all.
Ice blue diamonds are very expensive as they begin with a white polished diamond. On the other hand, ocean blue diamonds begin with a brown diamond shape and hence are medium priced.
Below are some tips for choosing a blue diamond: -
1) You must first decide how important the original color of the diamond is. Gems that have are originally blue in color are rare and hence are very expensive. Most diamonds are artificially processed using various temperature and pressure conditions. These processes are allowed as they do not degrade the value of these stones.
2) Determine how much you are willing to spend before you go shopping for blue diamond jewelry. Prices can fluctuate a lot depending on the variation of shade or tint color. Do not be surprised if sometimes the price may be quite exorbitant. Compared to colorless diamonds, color diamonds such as blue are much more costly.
3) Decide whether you want to buy loose stones or part of jewelry like a ring or necklace.
4) Decide where you want to do your shopping. Authorized dealers generally charge more compared to discount sellers but these dealers have all the proper certificates which some discount sellers do not have. Also, you can be sure that products sold by authorized dealers are genuine and authentic. With discount dealers it is better to get your gems appraised by an independent jeweler before making your purchase.
How to View and Choose a Blue Diamond
1) View the diamond in various lighting conditions. Dealers prefer to present their items in ideal lighting conditions. Ensure that the jewelry matches your skin tone by getting a mirror and placing it against your side.
2) Blue diamonds come in many shapes. Different shapes reflect light differently. For example, a round and square cut diamond reflects more light compared to a rectangular cut diamond.
Finally, a stone’s value is determined by how brilliantly it projects its color tone. The value of a blue diamond is related to how well it can project its color. These gems are very hard to come by and are the finest piece of diamonds. Over time your investmet will definitely grow as the demand for blue diamonds are always increasing.
