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NYC Wholesale Diamonds will begin featuring our vast Natural Fancy Color Diamond Inventory on our www.NYCWD.com website’s Diamond Inventory Search Engine beginning October 7th.
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Only one in every 10,000 diamonds possesses natural color and is referred to as a fancy colored diamond. For this reason, these diamonds are purchased almost exclusively for the intensity and distribution of the diamond’s color. Criteria considered when purchasing a white or colorless diamond, such as cut proportions and clarity, are important when purchasing a fancy colored diamond, but color factors become the key characteristics that must be considered.
Color intensity, the deepness or richness of color, is the most important consideration when purchasing a colored diamond. The more intense the color, the rarer and more valuable the diamond will be. All of our diamonds possess natural color and are certified by the as never having been exposed to artificial coloring techniques.
Colored diamonds are primarily cut to emphasize their color. This contrasts with colorless diamonds that are cut to maximize sparkle or brilliance. While colored diamonds still exhibit brilliance, color is the most important characteristic considered when they are being cut. While cut describes a diamond’s light performance, dimensions and finish; shape refers to the overall outline of the diamond when viewed from the top (e.g. round, princess or marquise). It’s important to note that many colored diamonds are cut into non-traditional shapes to enhance their natural color. Two of the most efficient and beautiful cuts are Cushion and Radiant.