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The Hancock Red had been around for a while. It was cut from rough mined in Brazil, and one of its first owners was Mr. Warren Hancock, a Montana rancher who was also a collector of colored diamonds. Mr. Hancock paid $13,500 for the gem in 1956. At that time very few people were interested in colored diamonds, and most people had never thought about them. here
[6] An Important Exhibition of Seven Rare Gem Diamonds: by John M. King and James E. Shigley; Gems & Gemology, Summer 2003, pages 136 to 143. [links]
Many people do not realize that pink diamonds and red diamonds both have a red color. The difference between "red diamonds" and "pink diamonds" is one of color intensity. During the color grading process, a diamond with a weak to moderate saturation, accompanied by a light to medium tone, will be called a "pink" diamond. The name "red" is reserved for diamonds with a strong color saturation and a medium to dark tone. The name "Fancy red" is given only to those diamonds that exceed the saturation levels of Fancy Vivid pink and Fancy Deep pink.
Since 1985, the Argyle Mine in Western Australia has been the source of almost all of the few red diamonds that have entered the market. But, three of the world's most famous red diamonds came from other sources.
A similar use of "red" and "pink" in gemology is in the grading of gem corundum. Corundum with a vivid red color is called "ruby", while corundum with a light red color is called "pink sapphire" or "fancy sapphire". The difference in price between a "ruby" and a "pink sapphire" can be significant. As a result, submitting a gem for grading can be accompanied by anticipation and apprehension. more
Due to their high value, it is common for colored diamond owners to protect the specifics of their stones. The Graff Purplish-Red Diamond is one such diamond where little to nothing is known about its early history. Through certain characteristics, scientists have been able to guess that its origin is either South Africa or Brazil; characteristics such as its 2.26-carat modified octagonal-cut.
This diamond ranks second among our list of the most famous red diamonds in the world. The 5.05-carat diamond was discovered in Lichtenberg, South Africa in 1927 weighing 35 carats in its rough shape. After the diamond cutter’s preparation decreased its size by 85%, the jewelers turned the stone into a beautiful emerald-cut diamond. more
The Kazanjian Red Diamond was once seized by Nazi soldiers from a home in the Netherlands during World War 2. United States General Joseph McNarney, who believed the diamond to be some sort of ruby, later discovered the stone in a salt mine. here
Let's take a look at some of the most famous and rare red diamonds in the world!
The largest red diamond in the world is the Moussaieff Red Diamond. It weighs 5.11-carat, demonstrates a trilliant-cut, and is internally flawless. It was discovered in Brazil in the mid 1900’s by a farmer, originally weighing 13.9 carats. here
The fine ruby-red diamond was initially given the name ‘Red Shield,’ but after the Moussaieff jewelry firm acquired it, the name was changed to the Moussaieff Red Diamond. Today, the gem is set as the centerpiece of a platinum ring and is worth over $15 million. [links]
Pictured: The 2017 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender hero diamonds | download images [links]
• Lot 1: Argyle Everglow™, 2.11 carat radiant shaped Fancy Red diamond
• Lot 2: Argyle Isla™, 1.14 carat radiant shaped Fancy Red diamond
• Lot 3: Argyle Avaline™, 2.42 carat cushion shaped Fancy Purple-Pink diamond
• Lot 4: Argyle Kalina™, 1.50 carat oval shaped Fancy Deep Pink diamond
• Lot 5: Argyle Liberté™, 0.91 carat radiant shaped Fancy Deep Gray-Violet diamond
The 2017 Argyle Pink Diamonds Tender will be showcased in New York, Hong Kong and Perth with bids closing on 11 October 2017.
Pictured: The 2.11 carat Argyle Everglow™ | download images more
Unprecedented in size, colour and clarity, The Argyle Everglow™ has been assessed by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) as a notable diamond with a grade of Fancy Red VS2. more
The largest red diamond in the world is the Moussaieff Red Diamond. It weighs 5.11-carat, demonstrates a trilliant-cut, and is internally flawless. It was discovered in Brazil in the mid 1900’s by a farmer, originally weighing 13.9 carats. [links]
Due to their high value, it is common for colored diamond owners to protect the specifics of their stones. The Graff Purplish-Red Diamond is one such diamond where little to nothing is known about its early history. Through certain characteristics, scientists have been able to guess that its origin is either South Africa or Brazil; characteristics such as its 2.26-carat modified octagonal-cut.
Today, the stone sits in an 18k pink gold ring that is surrounded by four heart shaped diamond petals and features the 2.26-carat red diamond as the centerpiece. On November 15, 2007, the Graff Purplish-Red was sold for $2.65 million at auction, making the price per carat $1.17 million.
The stone exhibits a deep red hue with a tint of brown and no chemical impurities. The DeYoung Red Diamond is a modified round brilliant cut, with facets on the crown split horizontally. It is truly a one of a kind example of a beautiful red diamond. more
This beautiful round cut stone weighs 5.03 carats and is the third largest red diamond known to exist. Fun fact, DeYoung Red was discovered by Sydney DeYoung at a flea market, who mistakenly bough the stone assuming it was a red garnet. The jeweler eventually donated the diamond to the National Museum of Natural History in Washington, DC in December of 1987 . more