Synthetic And Treated Colored Diamonds
The great value of fancy color diamonds has enticed many modern-day alchemists to try to recreate these rare and beautiful gems in their laboratories. As scientific knowledge of the origins of natural fancy color diamonds increases so does the efforts to create a variety of colored diamonds become more successful.

Synthetic diamonds are artificial diamonds that have been created in a laboratory by varying the heat and pressure during formation, adding foreign elements, and irradiating the finished crystals. The majority of synthetic diamonds can be made to imitate natural colored stones. There is currently a wide spectrum of synthetic colored diamonds available on the market.

Treated diamonds are natural diamonds that started out with an unappealing color or a slightly off color. By exposing these less desirable stones to the same high-tech alchemy used to create synthetic colored diamonds, the apparent color and appearance of these diamonds can be significantly improved. Recently, we have seen treated diamonds with vibrant yellowish green, red, and blue colors enter onto the market.

Natural fancy color diamonds are significantly more valuable and rarer than comparable treated or synthetic stones. Although treated and synthetic diamonds can be beautiful in their own right, the origin of their color should be fully disclosed by the seller. They should also cost significantly less than natural diamonds. Ethical practice and the law requires that synthetic gemstones and treatments be fully disclosed to consumers, but unfortunately, this does not always happen, so as always, be careful when purchasing a diamond.

A little word of advice, fancy colored diamonds are among the rarest and most beautiful gemstones. They are like orchids, where they are true treasures of nature. Acquiring a colored diamond requires a special expertise. In light of the recent advancements in creating treated and synthetic diamonds and the sometimes deceptive practices of sellers, then you may want to seek guidance from an impartial expert. An independent gemologist or appraiser, who has the knowledge of fancy color diamonds and the diamond markets, can help you acquire a stunning diamond of high value at a fair price. As always, education and expertise are your best protection against the games and shenanigans in the diamond market place.

Recently, there were several custom designed rings featuring fancy color diamonds that were added to the Bijoux Galleries. One was a pair of platinum bands that were set with natural pink diamonds, an another was a striking engraved platinum ring with a natural fancy intense yellow diamond. Or you might enjoy a tanzanite set with two brilliant-cut yellow diamonds, or a striking with a cushion-shape fancy yellow diamond, or a nineteen princess-cut diamonds. These jewels are dazzling, so you may want to put on your sun glasses before viewing.

If you wish to acquire a fancy color diamond or other important diamonds, then you can hire either an independent gemologist or appraiser to act as your diamond broker. To learn more about how these individuals can serve as your personal diamond expert, then ask your local diamond brokerage firm.