Pure pink diamonds, sometimes referred to as ‘rose colored’, are as popular as they are rare. Until the 1970s when geologists found a diamond in the Kimberly region of Australia, they were even rarer. After further exploration, the Argyle diamond mine was opened in 1983 and became the first major diamond-mining operation in Australia. It is estimated that about 90% of the pink diamonds found today are from the Argyle mine, which unfortunately has since closed.
Unlike blue diamonds, which get their color from boron, it is not exactly clear how pink diamonds get their color although plastic deformation is believed to be the cause. 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. Pink diamonds are exceedingly romantic and considered quite classically feminine in their rosy hue.
Loose Pink Diamonds
Mohs hardness: 10 / 10
You will also like: morganite, pink topaz, and pink tourmaline
Looks great set in: rose gold / white gold / platinum / silver
