How Diamonds Get Their Color
Posted on October 24, 2008 | Tagged with: color, colored diamonds, diamonds, flaws, heat, hope fiamond, inclusions, irradiation, natural colored diamonds, nitrogen, synthetic colored diamonds, tiffany diamond | Leave a Comment
Fancy colored diamonds are all the rage these days. Gemologists have developed new ways to create versions that are affordable for the average person - by treating less desirable diamonds. These less desirable diamonds are treated with irradiation followed by intense heat. This turns brown and yellowish diamonds into beautifully colored diamonds that you can afford. This produces stunning greens, blues, yellows, reds, purples and other colors. These colors are considered permanent, but there is a possibility they could change during repairs if a high heat is used.
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