1 carat fancy green diamond costs around 50,000 while fancy vivid green costs 500,000 per carat.
Green diamonds are one of those with less or no impurities and hence classifying them according to color is quite difficult. These diamonds are rare and exposed to radiation that occurs when these come in close contact with the radioactive uranium from the rocks. Longer the exposure, darker the color making them more and more beautiful.
About This Item
Green diamonds are one of those with less or no impurities and hence classifying them according to color is quite difficult. These diamonds are rare and exposed to radiation that occurs when these come in close contact with the radioactive uranium from the rocks. Longer the exposure, darker the color making them more and more beautiful.
Features
Price | 50000- 500000 |
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Price Details | 1 carat fancy green diamond costs around 50,000 while fancy vivid green costs 500,000 per carat. |
Is it Natural | yes |
Availability | Extremely Rare |
Refractive Index | 2.417 |
Formula Mass. | 12.01 g/mol |
Interesting Facts
- These acquire their color from an extremely rare scientific process called natural irradiation.
- The largest natural green diamond in the world is The Dresden Green which is classified as an "apple-green" color and weighs 40.70 carats.