Pink Diamond rings - where to look?

[lisa1.01fvs1]

Hi I read a lot of the posts about pink diamonds and reviewed a few websites.

Does anyone have a good source or way to go about finding a pink cushion cut (smaller side) ring?

I am partial to the pinks w/o orange or brown.

How does the grading work it seems very confusing???

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Pinks that are pure pink are outrageously expensive! Diamonds By Lauren carries pink and yellow diamond rings, but the pinks are very very light if they are affordable.

 

[decodelighted]

I think you''ll be in for a shock when you see the prices ... here''s a Blue & Pink combo ... main stone .41 cts ... $65K and here''s a .75 pink for $63K.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Thanks, Deco! Those were great examples!

Lisa, you might want to take a look at pink sapphires. A lot of people go in that direction for a pink stone. Pink tourmaline is nice, too!

 

[Missrocks]

This site has a great chart that kind of gives an idea of which colors are most expensive to least expensive. I found it very interesting:

http://www.preciousmetals.com.au/coloured_gems.asp

 

[lisa1.01fvs1]

Date: 2/6/2008 6:49:41 PM
Author: diamondseeker2006
Thanks, Deco! Those were great examples!

Lisa, you might want to take a look at pink sapphires. A lot of people go in that direction for a pink stone. Pink tourmaline is nice, too!

Thank you all for the responses. I''ve been cruising the net (Diamonds by Lauren, Garry''s site, & about five others). I read in an old post that Stephen Hoefer is the man to ask about appraisal.

Outrageously priced is right! I saw some loose stones on Ebay but they looked so washed out. Guess there''s no getting around the price tag or is there?

Maybe I should fly to argyle(sp) mine in W. Australia

and check the operation out.

What do you think of spinels? Definitely pretty but still not a diamond

 

[Ninama]

The Pink Fever...yes. Ive had it, too. I love

them. I like pinkish browns, too - which are less expensive.

Here are a few of the sites I''ve looked at, trying every which way to even imagine owning one (not a chance, for me!):

http://www.angara.com/shop.do?cID=1872

http://www.amgad.com/Pink_Diamonds.asp

http://www.indiancolordiamond.com/pink.php

http://www.fancycolordiamond.net/search/fancy_pink_diamonds/

http://www.fancydiamonds.net/Pink_Diamonds/

http://www.argylediamonds.com.au/sales_polished.asp

 

[Ninama]

I adore this ring.... among others:

 

[Ninama]

This site just fans the flames of desire - unbelievable stones and jewelry:

http://www.rarecoloreddiamonds.com/pinkdiamonds.html

Approximately 5.0 Carat Radiant Cut Fancy Pink Internally Flawless Diamond Ring

 

[Fly Girl]

How about going with a normal colorless diamond cushion, and having the jeweler source a fabulous pink surprise diamond? If it''s small enough, you could probably swing one with the fantastic color you are looking for.

 

[Ninama]

It was those $100,000 per carat price tags that softened me into appreciating pink-browns and brownish pinks... the center stone in here is 1.12 ct and the whole ring is $25K. It''s pink enough for me - at least in the photo!:

 

[lisa1.01fvs1]

Date: 2/6/2008 11:29:19 PM
Author: Ninama
I adore this ring.... among others:

Ninama -- WOW

This is the ring!!!! How did you know?

Someone has to know someone who can do something for neurotics like us.

By the way, I saw a pink (w/ orange/brown) RB in the maul at the kiosk place for 13K!!!!! I''m pretty sure it was Gia.

Not interested in a RB though.

OK let''s strategize.............Flygirl - this time it has to be pink!

Lisa

 

[lisa1.01fvs1]

Not as nice as Ninama''s lovelies - have to call for price

 

[lisa1.01fvs1]

$9,6800.00 - Yowza

.44 ct.
"cushion modified brilliant"

 

[lisa1.01fvs1]

are those black carbon inclusions??????

 

[onvacation]

are those black carbon inclusions??????

Um... YES!

www.cherrypicked.com is a site I go to look for good colored stones, but I''m afraid they come with a slight premium. If you don''t mind that, there could be something you like!

Date: 2/6/2008 11:51:48 PM
Author: Ninama
It was those $100,000 per carat price tags that softened me into appreciating pink-browns and brownish pinks... the center stone in here is 1.12 ct and the whole ring is $25K. It''s pink enough for me - at least in the photo!:

Ooh, Ninama, can you tell me where this ring is from? It''s beautiful! Reminds me of happy cotton candy days at carnivals...

 

[Ninama]

Ishay Ben-David

http://www.fancycolordiamond.net/search/fancy_colored_ring_details.cfm?id=5730


They have more, too

. I would LOVE to see them face to face up. This ring has is a 0.90 ct light pink oval and is priced at $14,950. If it''s really this pink in person, I think it''s nice.

 

[Fly Girl]

Fancy Intense Pink Cushion, 0.72 ct, SI2 from www.fancydiamonds.net, $14,200

ETA: The link: http://www.fancydiamonds.net/Pink_Diamonds/1805.htm

 

[Ninama]

Or.... a 1.70 FIP for $280,000.00!

It really makes me nutsy-kookoo that looking at these ultra-expensive things can get me thinking that 15K, 20K, 25K is like nothing. It's a lot of damned money (to me)! I know it's all relative... but yikes.

 

[Fly Girl]

Hmmmmm, about how big is your budget, Lisa?

 

[milton333]

How about a pink spinel from Jeff White?

 

[kroshka]

Date: 2/7/2008 1:44:33 AM
Author: lisa1.01fvs1
$9,6800.00 - Yowza


.44 ct.

''cushion modified brilliant''

Yes those are definitely carbon spots that I think detract from the overall look of the stone. It''s too bad though cause the color is yummy!

 

[kroshka]

Date: 2/7/2008 12:06:19 PM
Author: Fly Girl
Fancy Intense Pink Cushion, 0.72 ct, SI2 from www.fancydiamonds.net, $14,200


ETA: The link: http://www.fancydiamonds.net/Pink_Diamonds/1805.htm

IMHO, when I first saw the photo (and I'm sure it varies from screen to screen), but Deep Pink came to mind. It's a good price for the size of the stone. And in looking at it multiple times, sometimes I see deep pink and sometimes also a tad of brownish that I think gives it a darker tone.

 

[kroshka]

Date: 2/7/2008 12:14:11 PM
Author: Ninama
Or.... a 1.70 FIP for $280,000.00!


It really makes me nutsy-kookoo that looking at these ultra-expensive things can get me thinking that 15K, 20K, 25K is like nothing. It''s a lot of damned money (to me)! I know it''s all relative... but yikes.

Ninama - that''s what I call true bubblegum pink!

 

[Independent Gal]

If price is no obstacl, I would go to Graff for a fabulous selection of pink diamonds.

 

[Fly Girl]

Date: 2/7/2008 3:24:14 PM
Author: kroshka

Date: 2/7/2008 12:06:19 PM
Author: Fly Girl
Fancy Intense Pink Cushion, 0.72 ct, SI2 from www.fancydiamonds.net, $14,200


ETA: The link: http://www.fancydiamonds.net/Pink_Diamonds/1805.htm

IMHO, when I first saw the photo (and I''m sure it varies from screen to screen), but Deep Pink came to mind. It''s a good price for the size of the stone. And in looking at it multiple times, sometimes I see deep pink and sometimes also a tad of brownish that I think gives it a darker tone.

I keep thinking it has a bit of brown too, but the GIA cert says "pink".

I suspect there may be some interesting flourescence or some surface inclusions driving down the price. That was the case for an SI2 greenish yellow chameleon I purchased from them last year. But, with the lower price, and the fact that the color masks the inclusions pretty well, I''m not complaining.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Oooh! You should take a look at Chrono's gorgeous light pink spinel! You are talking about a gorgeous stone with perfect clarity and it would look great with a diamond halo! I'll see if I can find it!

https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/gemstone-photoshop-help-needed.63838/

 

[lisa1.01fvs1]

Date: 2/7/2008 12:16:10 PM
Author: Fly Girl
Hmmmmm, about how big is your budget, Lisa?

Thought I''d build the budget around the stone (I know this sounds so gratuitous) - I mean I''d like to research the hell out of pinks and ultimately get the best deal. I think .35 - .5 cttw or around there would work.

Ninama you''re killing me w/ photos - right up my alley!

Independent Gal - I''ll look into graff - thanks!

this is pure shameless fun........

 

[Fly Girl]

Well, this one is a bit smaller at 0.23 ct, and it''s a pear, but I keep coming back to the color. I

this shade of pink. A steal at $8,100. Fancy Vivid Purplish Pink. Link

 

[Ninama]

I omitted one of my pink diamond sites from that list...

I see some crossover in diamonds from other sites - like you do with colorless, sometimes. Here''s good example of how photos of the same diamond can look very different.

This is a .59 EC fancy intense "o." (orange, I assume) pink at Ishay Ben-David, stock # 5438, call for price, etc.