Cognac Diamond
by Celes
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Just the name, Cognac Diamond, sounds elegant. These fancy colored diamonds are definitely a gem to be appreciated.
What Is A Cognac Diamond?
It seems hard to believe that brown diamonds were once called low color and considered less desirable. As gemologists, and consumers, searched for the more desirable non-colored white diamonds, these natural colored diamonds were once cast aside and considered to have a much lower value. But as they have gained tremendous popularity these brown gems like cognac diamonds, champagne diamonds and chocolate diamonds are now seen in a whole new light and appreciated for their rich beauty.
The cognac diamond is part of the brown diamond family. It is yellow orange in color, sometimes with a slight hint of green. It is a little darker with more tints of color than the champagne diamond. The largest producer of these brown beauties, including cognac diamonds, is the Argyle Diamond Mine in Australia.
Cognac Diamond
Natural diamonds get their color from conditions that exist in the earth as they were produced. When certain elements are present along with the intense heat and pressure that forms these stunning gems it can affect their color. Things like nitrogen, boron, hydrogen and even radiation can cause color to form in the diamonds. These natural color diamonds come in a range of colors: pink, blue, yellow and brown to name a few.
Certain colors are more rare than others making them cost more. Brown and yellow diamonds are a bit more common so they aren’t as expensive as some other versions, but because natural colored diamonds in general are rare they don’t come cheap. But due to the popularity of chocolate, champagne and cognac diamonds you will now find more affordable versions that aren’t true natural color diamonds; instead these more affordable gems have had their color enhanced in a lab to help keep up with the demand for champagne diamond jewelry.
Grading Cognac Diamonds
Just like white diamonds these brown diamonds have a grading system as well. There are a lot of similarities in terms of brown diamond grading and white diamond grading, but with colored diamonds one of the main determining factors of their value is the color. The color is judged by the dominant color of the gem, the amount of lightness or darkness in the stone, and the intensity or strength of the color. The more intense the color the higher value it will have.
Cognac diamonds are also judged by their clarity, cut and carat. You can find them in a variety of cuts from brilliant to radiant to emerald, marquise or princess cut.
If you are looking for something very specific you may consider looking at cognac loose diamonds. Once you choose just the right one you can have it placed in a custom setting providing the perfect cognac diamond ring that will be cherished for a lifetime.
The cognac diamond is a perfect choice as it is versatile and stunning all at the same time.
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