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Fancy Colored Diamonds

• Natural Fancy Color Diamonds
• Natural Enhanced Color Diamonds
• Cultured Diamonds

How Rare is a Natural Fancy Colored Diamond?

The creation of a natural color diamond is nothing short of a miracle. In addition to the extreme conditions that must be present for a diamond to form inside the Earth, minute amounts of trace elements must also interact with the carbon atoms to permanently alter the color. It is estimated that a diamond has only a 1 in 10,000 chance of possessing any natural color, regardless of the spectral hue, which makes any fancy colored diamond a true natural wonder.

Diamonds in the colorless (D-Z) range usually decrease in value as the color becomes more apparent. The opposite is true with fancy-colored diamonds. In fact, the single most important value factor that affects the rarity of a fancy colored diamond is color. Fancy-colored diamonds are found in nearly every color of the rainbow. Red, green, purple, and orange are the rarest colors, followed by pink and blue. Yellow and brown are the most common fancy colors; therefore, they are the most affordable. Aside from the spectral hue, the purity and strength of the color also affect rarity.

Fancy Yellow	Fancy Light Green	Fancy Light Blue	Fancy Orange Pink	Fancy Intense Yellow-Orange

Clarity grades can be assigned to fancy colored diamonds the same way as diamonds in the colorless range, however, clarity is not one of the most important factors in determining the value of natural color diamond. It is a consideration in the valuation, but not a critical factor. In other words, a natural color diamond with deeper color and lower clarity is considered more desirable than one with lighter color and higher clarity. Often times, the unaided eye cannot detect inclusions in a fancy colored diamond because these characteristics blend in with the diamond’s color.

Cut is also not considered a critical factor in valuating a natural color diamond, since the diamond is typically fashioned to enhance the color as much as possible while retaining the maximum amount of weight from the rough crystal. This practice lends itself to brilliant cut styles, as opposed to step-faceted, with deeper cut proportions and thicker girdles on finished diamonds. The most common shapes found in large fancy colored diamonds are radiant cuts and cushion cuts. Though rounds are by far the most popular shape for diamonds in the colorless range, fancy colored diamonds do not hold color as well in this shape. Premium-Ideal cut proportions in rounds can improve the “face-up” color of a diamond in the normal range, but will actually cause the strength of the color in a fancy colored diamond to appear weaker due to the way light performs.

Natural Color Enhanced Diamonds

Natural color enhanced diamonds are natural, mined diamonds. Once they are faceted, they are treated in a couple of different ways, which include electronic beam and high heat. The treatments simulate what actually happens in nature to give diamonds color. What are the benefits to color enhanced natural diamonds? They are available in a wide range of colors and sizes, particularly in small sizes perfect for accents on rings, either pave or channel set. Most readily available colors and sizes are blue and yellow round and princess cuts in one carat size and below, but a full spectrum of colors and sizes are available.

Cultured Fancy Colored Diamonds

Another choice for fancy colored diamonds are cultured, or man grown. This is not to be confused with "simulant" or "imitation." A cultured diamond is chemically and structurally a diamond in every way, and they are certified and graded the same way naturally grown diamonds are. There are a small number of manufacturers producing lab-grown diamonds, but Gemesis Renaissance diamonds also have the added benefit of being considered a "green" choice for the environmentally conscious, as they are lab-grown instead of mined. They also support Earth Share which is a nationwide network of the country's most respected environmental and conservation organizations. The classic Renaissance diamond color is fancy intense orangish-yellow, a fabulous honey color, to fancy intense yellowish orange, a fancy colored diamond with a more orangish hue.

GEMESIS CULTURED DIAMONDS™

Beauty. Ingenuity. Accessibility. The emergence of cultured diamonds is not only an accomplishment of human ingenuity and a breakthrough for beauty and fashion, it is an important step in broadening our appreciation for diamonds, the most prized of all gems. A new era has dawned. The setting in which a diamond naturally grows has been replicated above the ground, resulting in beautiful, fancy color cultured diamonds.

Rarity within Reach. Awareness and demand for fancy colored diamonds has grown significantly over the past few years, especially with the attention generated by major celebrities who have been recipients of these rare gems. Mined, fancy color diamonds, ranging from the popular canary yellow to pink and blue can range in price for $20,000 to $1,000,000 per carat, well beyond the reach of most consumers. With the introduction of the Gemesis Cultured Diamond™ , consumers now have access to the rarity and elegance of fancy color diamonds.

Naturally Unique. Gemesis Cultured Diamonds™ are grown one diamond at a time and are polished by master diamond cutters using traditional polishing techniques. Each Gemesis cultured diamond possesses unique characteristics and, just like mined diamonds, is graded according to the 4C standards established by the GIA. And while a Gemesis cultured diamond is an individual treasure, it also provides designers with greater accessibility to fancy colored diamonds, further expanding the horizons of jewelry.

A Diamond is a Diamond is a Diamond. Gemesis Cultured Diamonds™ are at the forefront of a revolution in the diamond industry. A Gemesis cultured diamond is a diamond, grown under the same conditions as diamonds grow beneath the earth’s surface. By applying tremendous heat and pressure, a diamond begins to grow atom by atom, layer by layer, just as it does in nature. A Gemesis cultured diamond possesses the same physical, optical and chemical properties as earth-grown diamonds.

Two Exclusive Patented Cuts.

• The Renaissance Cut™ - An exquisite combination of the Antique Cushion and Asscher cuts resulting in a breathtaking diamond.
• The "80's Cut™" - For lovers of the Brilliant Round Cut, The 80's Cut has enhanced faceting to display a dazzling and fiery dance of color.
  

Certified - Each one of our Gemesis cultured diamonds is accompanied by an International Gemological Institute Certificate detailing the diamond's 4 C's. Plus each Renaissance Diamond is laser inscribed with its growth and certificate number.

Eco-Friendly - Renaissance has positioned itself as a "Green" Leader in the diamond industry. Featuring the Gemesis Cultured Diamond which is mined from above ground and is "Eco Friendly", and we have the benefit of being socially responsible too.

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