Understanding the Beauty and Prestige of the Green Diamond Ring

1. Understanding the Beauty and Prestige of the Green Diamond Ring All green precious stones are emeralds, right? At least that’s what many people think. In fact, however, they are quite wrong if they do. Emeralds are certainly beautiful gemstones. And they make wonderful jewellery. However, as jewellers and gem connoisseurs know there is a green stone more precious than any emerald; green diamonds. And while emerald rings are beautiful, a green diamond ring is often even more so. Green diamonds are far from common. In fact, they run close in rarity to blue diamonds, like the one which constitutes the legendary Hope Diamond. This means that a green diamond ring is something truly special. WHY ARE GREEN DIAMONDS GREEN? Scientists, diamond mining experts and jewelry professionals worldwide have spent a great deal of time and money investigating the exact cause(s) for the various colors diamonds inherit as they develop beneath the earth. And they really haven’t reached a complete agreement as to why this natural phenomenon occurs, but there are some widely held beliefs that are now generally accepted as ‘right’.

2. In the case of green diamonds, the coloration in most of them is believed to be due to natural radiation from nearby rocks, which traps electrons to create a green surface color. Brown-tinted diamonds can also turn green, or reflect a greenish color, if the rough diamond ore manages to reach excessively hot temperatures as they continue to develop. THE CHALLENGE OF CUTTING GREEN DIAMONDS Most natural-color green diamonds have a color that is only “skin deep.” This prevents many of them from being cut into faceted gems that retain a distinct green color. Diamonds with a green color that is evenly distributed through the stone are exceptionally rare. When the green color is confined to a thin layer just below the natural surface of the rough, the shape of the finished diamond must be carefully planned to preserve as much green color as possible. Often the diamond is cut to preserve green color around the girdle of the stone or sometimes to preserve color in the culet. With a small volume of color to start and sometimes only a portion of it remaining, these green diamonds are a special challenge to cut and can really only be handled successfully by very experienced professionals. GREEN DIAMOND COLOR VARIATIONS Green diamonds can be found with single, pure color, but most often contain one or even two secondary hues. The various overtone colors of a green diamond found are Yellow, Yellowish, Blue, Bluish, Brown, Brownish, Grey, Grayish, Gray Yellowish, and Grayish Yellowish. The green color, whatever the secondary hue is extremely unique. So much so, that it is actually somewhat difficult to determine whether a green diamond is natural or treated. Many polishers purposely leave what is referred to as a Natural along the girdle of the stone. The purpose of the Natural is so any diamond associations, such as the GIA, can identify the natural color of the stone and thereof award it a certified diamond certificate without too much difficulty. DO GREEN DIAMOND RINGS HAVE A MEANING? Many people like to assign ‘meanings’ to precious gemstones and green diamonds are no exception. The ‘meaning’ of a certain green diamond ring may depend on its actual shade of green. The green diamond, in general, has a very strong emotional correspondence with safety as it is probably the most restful color for the human eye. Green also suggests both stability and

3. endurance. However, aqua green is associated more with emotional healing and protection while olive green is the traditional color of peace. As an engagement or anniversary ring, a green diamond ring can be considered very special indeed. Not just for all the reasons we have just stated, but also simply because they are truly beautiful and unique. Original Source: https://www.asteriadiamonds.com/blog/2018/10/10/understanding-the- beauty-and-prestige-of-the-green-diamond-ring/