Champagne Diamonds- The three C's
Biggest Fashion statement and Trend-Setter of year 2004 and
now 2005.
If you do not believe this, then just rewind the tape of
2004 Academy awards function and watch the famous
celebrities walk by through the red carpet who have
especially adorned Champagne Diamonds, to add more intensity
to their own beauty and the function. It just shows that
their personal jewelers exactly know the latest fashion
trend and awareness and like to see their clients wearing
their inspired creations. But, now that the secret is out
this is not just limited to the celebrities alone it is also
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Want to know more about the Champagne Diamonds?
In a remote corner and deep beneath the ragged ranges in the
Kimberly region of North West Australia, spectacular
diamonds were growing more beautiful as the centuries passed
away, the colors began to show. Finally in 1979, the first
inkling Diamond mine in the world became known. The Argyle
Diamond mine.
Apparently, the Geologists discovered and realized that
these precious stones had become colored, even though, the
original Diamonds were formed over 3 Billion years ago, It
was compression of the Diamond lattice structure by
tremendous forces deep beneath the earth is said to have led
to Red, Pink and Champagne Diamonds, hence making
Australia's soil, bright with fire and brilliance ands
color.
It's often said that it is all in the name, so true,
Champagne Diamond, like Champagne, subtle, and mysterious,
saturated with rich natural color, that took billions of
years in the making, hence offering, these extraordinary,
fire-laden gems in various shades from light subtle color to
a palette of colors, in between, inspiring, remarkable
jewelry making.
It is their uniqueness that these Diamonds are set off
brilliantly next to colorless diamonds, with an extra dose
of sparkle, dash of thrill, timeless classic, in built
versatility and limitless possibilities of innovation.
Let's get down to serious business now!
In the case of Champagne Diamonds it's the Three C's
Color:
To understand and inspect the true perspective, it should be
done on a bright day with natural day light. There are
various tints of Champagne colors, such as, C1-C2...Light
Champagne C3- C4...Medium Champagne C5-C6...Dark Champagne
C7...Fancy Cognac.
Cut:
Sometimes, Bad or UN professional cutting can affect the
color, resulting in un-even color zoning; Bow-ties that
often appear in fancy cuts are not necessarily considered
bad, unless it dramatically affects the totality of the
color.
Clarity:
Like all other diamonds, these stones come in a range of
clarities. The amount of color usually outweighs clarity
unless the stone is visibly marked.
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and other color Diamonds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the color in Champagne Diamonds natural? Yes. It is not widely known but
diamonds are naturally found in more colors than most other
gemstones. Color formed in diamonds at about the time the
gems started to shape, some three billion years ago. There
are said to be three primary causes of color in diamonds:
Foreign elements. During formation the interaction of
another element within the carbon crystal lattice of the
diamond led to color. Introduced nitrogen caused yellow or
orange diamonds. Boron gave rise to blue diamonds. Natural
radiation. This influence produced green diamonds.
Pressure. Compression of the diamond lattice structure by
tremendous forces deep beneath the earth is said to have led
to red, pink and Champagne Diamonds .
How are Champagne Diamonds graded by gemological laboratories? Champagne
Diamonds are graded by gemological laboratories in a similar
manner to colorless diamonds- except for the obvious
addition of color. Points to look for include: Color -
With Champagne Diamonds this is the most important factor;
especially when color-matching diamonds. Argyle has
developed a guide for Champagne. It's called the C1-C7
scale. C1-C2...Light Champagne C3-C4...Medium Champagne
C5-C6...Dark Champagne C7........Fancy Cognac Cut - Bad
cutting can affect the color in a diamond, often leading to
uneven color-zoning. In fancy colored diamonds, "bow ties"
often appear in those cut in fancy shapes. This is not
necessarily bad unless it dramatically affects the color of
the stone. Clarity - Like all diamonds, colored stones come
in a range of clarities. The amount of color usually
outweighs clarity unless the stone is visibly marked.
What's the best way to wear Champagne Diamonds? Remember to
look for contrast settings. Champagne Diamonds contrasted
with white diamonds make a beautiful and stylish look. What
about men's jewelry with Champagne Diamonds? Champagne
Diamonds are perfect for men's rings, cufflinks and even
lapel pins. What a great gift idea for Father's day or
school graduation.
Where do Champagne Diamonds come from?
The largest source of natural color Champagne Diamonds is
the Argyle mine of Australia, located in the remote
northwest region of the country.
Should I wear Champagne
Diamonds just for special occasions? Champagne Diamonds are
not just for special occasions but should be worn anytime.
From casual outings with friends, for a day's business at
the office, to an evening on the town, Champagne Diamonds
are perfect.
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