A brief introduction to Red Diamonds

• Red Diamond is a one of the many colored diamonds available. What few know about the red diamonds is that it is one of the most rarest natural diamonds around.

• The natural diamonds are found in many different colours as well like pink, blue yellow and even green.

• These diamonds are also referred to as Fancy Red Diamonds. To give you a brief how rare these red diamonds are there was a study recently published which mentioned that there were only 50 red diamonds known to exist so far.

What is a Red Diamond?

• Diamonds can be found in many different colours of the spectrum off which yellow is the one that is more common and Red is the rarest. They are found mainly in Africa, Australia and Brazil.

• The Natural Red diamonds are unique as well besides being rare. There is often a deformation in the atomic structure of this rock better known as the plastic deformation and that is what creates this red colour. As for the various other colour diamonds, they are formed as a result of impurities like nitrogen an borono.

• The red diamonds also have several properties that are quite unique. For example if light is allowed to pass through the irregular lattice the unusual bending light causes the diamonds to reflect a ruby like colour.

• Red diamonds are the kind of diamonds that appear different in different lighting environments. However they look different in various lighting environments.

• The grading of the diamonds is also important from a buyers perspective. The grading is done by the intensity of their colour and range from dark pink to purplish red. The value of the diamond is higher if the hue is stronger.

Natural and Synthetic Red Diamond:

• Coloured diamonds are a big trend in the jewellery design. However since the natural coloured diamonds are hard to come and are quite rare they are also man-made besides being naturally found. While the natural fancy colored diamonds are very rare and thus fetch a very high price.

• The natural diamonds are formed in nature in many different ways. The natural red diamonds are formed by the atomic deformation.

• The fancy coloured diamonds can also be man-made in labs. The man-made fancy red diamonds are usually synthetic. Such diamonds are completely made in the lab to simulate the properties of a real diamond.

• These diamonds too are made from carbon (just like the real thing). The synthetic diamonds do not take very long to develop in the lab too. However the natural ones can take up to thousands of years to be formed.

• The synthetic diamonds are very close to the real thing. In fact it is almost impossible to detect a fake with the naked eye. A special high tech equipment needs to be used to detect the subtle differences in the crystal formations within the stones.

• The treated or synthetic diamonds are very appealing since there price is low and the uniformity of colour is very evident. However such diamonds have no resale value. Hence such diamonds are not suitable for investment purposes.

• Only natural diamonds are suitable for investment purposes and if purchased you should make sure you obtain the certificate for it. This certificate should mention the origin of the stone and the natural origin of the stone colour too.

• The colourless (white) diamonds are graded based on the cut, carat, clarity and colour. The same is not true for coloured diamonds. The coloured diamonds a valued based on three main characteristics like hue, tone and saturation.

• The hue refers more towards the dominant colour of the stone. The tone is to do with the light within the stone and lastly the saturation which refers to the intensity of the hue.

The different Red Diamond shapes:

When referring to the shape of the diamond you will find that it is usually called the “cut” of the diamond. Te diamond manufacturers take a rough stone (diamond) and cut it into a faceted gemstone. This process requires highly skilled equipment, tools, aptitude and knowledge. The diamond maker also assess the karat weight of the diamond and its internal or external inclusions. There are several different shapes available:

• Round Diamond: The round diamond is the most popular choice amongst the customers. This shape is also known as the brilliant cut. The round diamond brings out the 58 facets, which is one of the best feature of the diamond.

• Princess Cut Diamond: This is a square cut diamond contrary to what the name suggests. They are designed for maximum brilliance and should ideally be set in at least four prong setting to be on the safe side. Since this one is one big slab (square shape), it tends to make you feel really royal, hence the name ‘Princess Cut Diamond’

• Asscher Diamond: The Asscher cut was introduced by the Asscher Brothers way back in 1902 in Holland and has been recently become popular once again. It is hybrid cut being a cross between the princess and emerald cut diamonds.

• Emerald Diamond: The Emerald cut as you may have guessed has a lot to do with emerald gemstones. Inspired by the emerald gemstones, this cut gives a dramatic light flash when combined with a nice setting that enables light to capture the diamond.

• Pear Shaped Diamond: This shape is a cross between the round and the marquise shape and is also often called a teardrop diamond. The diamond is cut is such a method that one side remains pointed while the other is round.

• Marquise Diamond: The marquise diamonds are designed such that they are almost in a shape of a kayak. Their two ends are pointed and the middle section is wide. When cut perfectly, the marquise diamond pick up light from almost all directions, thus providing a unusual and wonderful effect.

• Cushion Cut Diamond: There was a time when the Cushion cut diamonds were exclusive to estate auctions, however they are back in fashion now and available in modern jewellery stores. It is also called the miner’s cut and was used extensively a long time ago when the technology wasn’t so advanced. The shape of the cushion cut diamond is quite deceptive. It may appear an oval to some or an elongated rectangle with rounded corners to others. The fact that it has fewer facets means that it sparkles lesser as compared to the other diamond shapes.

• Oval Diamond: The round diamond is called the brilliance diamond, although the oval diamond also come close to having equal amount of brilliance. Resembling the shape of an egg, this diamond offers plenty of sparkle. It can either be long and narrow or wider and stout. However the certificate that accompanies each diamond will have the length to width ratio mentioned in perfect figures. This is a comparatively recent shape which was introduced in the early 1960’s.

• Heart Shaped Diamond: As the name does strongly suggest, this diamond is the preferred choice for the more romantically inclined. It is considered a fancy shape diamond. Unlike the process of other shapes this cutting process of this diamond is slightly more complicated and required highly skilled cutter. Hence this affects the price as well making this shape diamonds more expensive. That is also one of the reasons that heart shaped diamonds are usually not very big.

• Radiant Diamond: This is a cross between the round diamond and the Asscher cut. Radiant is designed such that it has maximum fire. It does a great job of catching the light that it is impossible to miss it. It is very unique and that is one of the reasons why it is special. Besides which it is one of the new shapes options for the consumers.

Selecting a shape is one thing ( that usually depends on the purpose or choice) and placing it correctly is another. There are many different styles for setting the diamond so that it can be displayed correctly, maximising the effect of all its properties. Some of the popular types for setting the diamond include prong style, bezel, tension setting, channel, bar, etc. Thus it is wise not to have a preference for style but to select the style that will showcase your rock in the best manner.

Where GuildHall comes in:

Diamonds serve many different purposes for the average consumer. The red diamond being extremely rare and hence is also the one that can set you back a big sum of money. At GuildHall you will not only be able to buy a red diamond, but you will also be educated regarding the general information of the diamonds. This way the buyer is able to gain essential knowledge on every aspect of the diamond. Besides which GuildHall also does all the hard work