Pink diamonds are truly one of the world’s best kept secrets. In a range of stunning hues and intensities, from a very intense purplish pink to a blush pink champagne, these diamonds are so rare most people will never see one.
The diamonds are mined in the far north of Western Australia, at the Argyle Diamond Mine, where the world’s only intense pink diamonds are found.
To put the true rarity of the gems into perspective, of every million tonnes of rough diamonds produced at the mine, a mere one carat is suitable for the exclusive Argyle Diamond tender. These diamonds are of superior quality and are sought by jewellers the world over. .
We have one of the finest collections of loose pink diamonds in Australia which can also be handcrafted into individually designed pieces to ensure your rare diamond purchase is displayed in a wholly unique fashion. All our pink diamonds are certified by GIA with an identification certificate.
The Colour of Passion
Pink diamonds are graded according to the intensity of colour in each individual stone. Argyle Diamonds uses a scale from 1 to 8 one being the most intense colour and eight the lightest colour.
The 1 to 8 grading is then given an additional grade according to each individual diamond hue.
Pink Diamonds Hue in order of rarity
• PP: Purplish Pink
• P : Pink
• PR: Pink Rose
• PC: Pink Champagne
Intensity of Pink Diamonds
• Very intense
• Intense
• Strong
• Medium
• Medium Light
• Light
• Very Light
• Blush
We can help you to find a colour to match your Secret Passion. We have one of the finest collections of loose Pink diamonds in Australia and are therefore able to source particular requests.
For all pink diamonds weighing 50 points or more a gem identification certificate is available upon request.
Argyle Pink Champagne Diamonds
Argyle Pink Champagne Diamonds are a beautiful mixture of elegant champagne with whimsical pinks. Pink champagne diamonds are graded and valued according to the intensity of champagne hue.
• PC1- Pink and light champagne (C1 and C2)
• PC2- Pink and medium champagne (C3 and C4)
• PC3- Pink and dark champagne (C5, C6 and C7)
FAMOUS PINK DIAMONDS
Celebrities and Pink Diamonds
It was when US singer Jennifer Lopez whipped out a whopping 6 carat pink diamond engagement ring that the modern celebrity world stood up and took notice of the stunning gems. As celebrities learned of the rarity of the diamonds they quickly became one of the hottest accessories on demand.
UK celebrity royalty Posh and Becks, model Helena Christiansen, Cilla Black and US actress Salma Hayek have all been spotted wearing pink diamonds to A-list events. Never to be outdone, US popstar Britney Spears has dazzled audiences with pink diamond bellychains and has several pink diamond necklaces in her multi-million dollar collection of jewellery.
The stunning Miss World Australia 2006, Sabrina Houssami, has been showcasing pink diamonds to the world through her sponsorship with Kimberley Fine Diamonds.
In fiction one of the most famous pink diamonds is the Pink Panther, brought to fame in the movies of the same name. More recently singer and actress Beyonce Knowles was adorned with a pink diamond necklace in the modern version of the film.
Famous pink diamonds in history
Diamonds have long been worn by royalty but it is pink diamonds that are at the centre of some of the most famous pieces.
The largest pink diamond in the world is the Darya-i-Nur or Sea of Light at 175 carats. The discovery of the light pink diamond dates back to 1642 and was part of the crown jewels of India until 1739 when is was taken by the invading Persian army and carried to Iran where it remains today.
The Pink Conde Diamond or Le Grand Conde is a 9 carat pear shaped diamond given to Louis de Bourbon, Prince of Conde in 1643 by King Louis 13th of France in recognition of war service, which he placed as the centerpiece of his bejeweled walking stick. It was later placed in the French Crown.
Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II received a 23 carat pink diamond as a wedding present. She had the diamond placed at the centre of a diamond encrusted brooch.
The largest vivid pink diamond, as graded by the Gemological Institute of America is the Steinmetz Pink at 59.6 carats, unveiled in Monaco in May, 2003.
