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Argyle Pink Diamond Buying Guide

Argyle Pink Diamonds are amongst the rarest gemstones in the world. This pink diamond buying guide introduces the key qualities that define their beauty, rarity and value to help you understand what to look for when selecting one of these remarkable stones.

A fascinating origin

What makes the 'perfect' pink diamond?

The fascinating origin of the natural pink diamond’s colour is largely a mystery and the subject of ongoing debate. Unlike other coloured diamonds where the colour is the result of a trace element, pink diamonds are not the result of an impurity. Rather, they are thought to obtain their colour as a result of extreme pressure beneath the earth’s surface.

Western Australia’s Argyle Pink Diamonds date back more than 1 billion years. It is understood that the crystal lattice was altered by geological forces to produce a unique structure that absorbs light in such a way that the gemstone assumes a stunning pink hue.

During its final years of operation, the Argyle mine produced only a small amount of pink diamonds each year. With the mine now closed, these stones are increasingly in demand for their limited and finite supply.

ARGYLE PINK DIAMOND BUYING GUIDE

The science of pink diamond grading

There are 3 important factors in understanding how pink diamonds are graded and assessed for valuation.

HUE is the dominant colour of the diamond. Sometimes there are modifying colours or tints that affect the hue.

TONE is the amount of lightness or darkness in the diamond. The range extends from light to dark.

SATURATION is the strength or intensity of hue. The saturation of light in diamonds can vary from pastel to vivid and intense. The darker and more intense the colour, the more rare and more valuable the diamond.

The Argyle Diamond Colour Chart classifies stones from subtle rose tones through to the rarest shades of red, helping buyers understand how colour influences beauty and value.

What to look for when buying a pink diamond

As one of the most rare gemstones, the pink diamond's colour (and its intensity) is what influences the value most of all. Clarity is measured by looking for imperfections at 10x magnification: the fewer inclusions (internal flaws) and blemishes (external marks), the more valuable a pink diamond is deemed to be.

When buying a pink diamond, whether for an engagement or special celebration, take the colour, clarity and carat size into consideration. The rarity of these eye-catching diamonds means you'll get a piece that's truly one-of-a-kind.

Design a timeless piece with our pink diamond engagement ring buying guide

Mark your celebration of love in shades of pink. A Paul Bram engagement ring represents devotion and is a timeless reminder of commitment. Design your own unique ring with our pink diamond engagement ring buying guide in a few simple steps.

1. Explore our collection of loose Argyle pink diamonds. There's a cut to best help symbolise any love story, but you can consult the pink diamond colour chart to guide preferences

2. Decide on a ring style. Choose from eternal classics, like solitaire or side stones, to more contemporary settings, like halo or toi et moi.

3. Select your metal. Platinum or 18ct gold (rose, yellow or white) each complement pink diamonds differently. Our jewellers can advise on the best option for your design.

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Loose Argyle Pink Diamonds

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For over 25 years we have specialised in selecting and offering the finest collection of pink diamonds.


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0.51ct Round 6P, SI2

0.35ct Round 5PP, VS1

0.20ct Round 5PP, SI2

0.36ct Round 4PR, SI2

0.18ct Round 5PP, VS2

0.20ct Round 5PP, SI1

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The world's most beautiful diamonds, sourced from around the globe, and hand-selected to curate the most prestigious range of loose diamonds and pink diamond jewellery in Australia.

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Select Atelier

The world's most beautiful diamonds, sourced from around the globe, and hand-selected to curate the most prestigious range of loose diamonds and pink diamond jewellery in Australia.

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PINK DIAMOND BUYING GUIDE

Jewellery in a blush of pink

Expertly designed around only the finest of diamonds, explore our range of hand crafted rings, bracelets, pendants and earrings featuring the luxury of Argyle Pink Diamonds.

Loose Argyle Pink Diamonds

Loose Argyle Pink Diamonds

Argyle Pink Diamond Jewellery

Argyle Pink Diamond Jewellery

Argyle Diamond Engagement Rings

Argyle Diamond Engagement Rings

CERTIFIED PINK DIAMOND GRADING

GIA certified diamonds

All Argyle Pink Diamonds at Paul Bram are independently graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). The Argyle Diamond Colour Chart is used alongside GIA certification to offer a comprehensive understanding of each stone’s qualities

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