Pink diamonds are exceedingly romantic and considered quite classically feminine in their rosy hue. Naturally formed pure pink diamonds are as popular as they are rare; it is more common to find pinks tinged with purple, brown, or champagne.
Today, Australia, and namely, the Argyle diamond mine, was the source of about 90% of the world’s natural pink diamonds. It was opened in 1983 and became the first major diamond-mining operation in Australia. Unfortunately the mine has already closed, so hold on to your pink stones! Unlike blue diamonds, which get their color from boron, it is not exactly clear how pink diamonds get their color. It is believed that the beautiful coloring is due to the diamond creation process as pink diamonds are subjected to a greater amount of pressure than any other diamond.
As with all fancy colored diamonds, if you are looking for a specific shade or hue, a lab-grown diamond or color-treated natural diamond might be the best choice. Color-treated pink diamonds are usually rich in their hue. Lab-grown pink diamonds come in the purest of delicate pink shades, similar to natural diamonds, and are quite lovely to behold.
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