Natural fancy Orange diamonds are completely natural and caused by the presence of nitrogen and carbon lattice.
"... pure orange diamonds are ... exceptionally rare naturally, which is why they are desirable collectors specimens." (source: S.C. Hofer, 1988).
Because pure orange is a mixture of the primary colors red and yellow, the natural fancy orange diamonds range from orange red diamond to yellow orange diamonds. Red, orange, pink, purple and yellow are the secondary hues found in natural fancy orange diamonds.
Because of the rarity of orange diamonds, collectors seek after even enhanced orange diamonds.
The seven natural color grades for natural fancy colored diamonds are, in ascending order, faint, very light, light, fancy, fancy intense, fancy vivid and fancy deep. Fancy vivid and fancy deep the most desired hues.
Natural fancy Orange diamonds come in all cuts, including princess, emerald, asscher, oval marquise, pear, radiant, heart and cushion, though round natural fancy Orange diamonds are the most common.
Did you know?
Red, purple and orange are the secondary hues found in natural fancy pink diamonds.
Q: What are the seven (7) grades for natural fancy colored diamonds?
A: In ascending order: faint, very light, light, fancy, fancy intense, fancy vivid and fancy deep
Did you know?
Green and orange are the secondary hues found in natural fancy yellow diamonds.
