Purple Diamond Earrings
Have you ever seen a purple diamond? If you have not, you are not alone. A lot of jewelers, especially the finer ones, will not admit this, but most of them have probably never encountered a real purple diamond in their entire lives. That is because it is very rare and extraordinary for a purple diamond to occur naturally in the Earth.
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 Vintage 14kt Yellow Gold Diamond Engagement Purple Amethyst Earrings ER0002 $799.00 End Date: Monday May-27-2013 19:18:41 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
 Gorgeous Green Purple Enamel Solid 14K Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings from Italy $899.00 End Date: Sunday Jun-9-2013 14:24:28 PDT Buy It Now for only: $899.00 Add to watch list |
 Solid 14kt White Gold 2172Ct Diamond Purple Amethyst Earrings New $630.00 End Date: Saturday May-25-2013 10:37:43 PDT Buy It Now for only: $630.00 Add to watch list |
 Vibrant Purple Blue Tanzanites Diamonds 18K White Gold Dangle Earrings 12 long $1,799.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-15-2013 20:25:08 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1,799.00 Add to watch list |
 1413CT Purple Amethyst Diamond Butterfly Dangle Drop Earring 14K Rose Gold $935.00 End Date: Tuesday Jun-18-2013 14:04:40 PDT Buy It Now for only: $935.00 Add to watch list |
 Solid 14kt White Gold 296Ct Diamond Purple Amethyst Earrings $400.00 End Date: Monday May-27-2013 19:37:22 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
 18K White Gold Diamond Citrine Purple Amethyst Coral Dangle Earrings TWO IN ONE $875.00 End Date: Monday Jun-3-2013 9:48:44 PDT Buy It Now for only: $875.00 Add to watch list |
 085ctw Purple Amethysts Diamonds stud earrings 10K Yellow GOLD length 9mm $250.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-22-2013 23:07:27 PDT Buy It Now for only: $250.00 Add to watch list |
 1000 CT Diamond Pear Cut Purple Amethyst 14KT White Gold Tear Drop Earrings $689.00 End Date: Wednesday Jun-12-2013 18:19:14 PDT Buy It Now for only: $689.00 Add to watch list |
 Fancy 1645Ct Solid 14Kt White Gold Diamond Purple Amethyst Earrings $700.00 End Date: Monday May-27-2013 19:50:28 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
 18K ROSE GOLD DIAMOND PURPLE AMETHYST DANGLE EARRINGS $7,115.00 End Date: Wednesday May-29-2013 12:31:52 PDT Buy It Now for only: $7,115.00 Add to watch list |
 3462CTW Diamond Purple Amethyst Briolette Cut Dangle Drop Earring 14K Rose Gold $1,185.00 End Date: Friday Jun-7-2013 14:24:05 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1,185.00 Add to watch list |
 462 TCW Cabochon Purple Amethyst Diamond 14K Rose Gold Dangle Drop Earrings $1,499.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-8-2013 15:06:23 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1,499.00 Add to watch list |
 Fancy 1232Ct Solid 14Kt White Gold Diamond Purple Amethyst Earrings $440.00 End Date: Tuesday May-28-2013 19:08:43 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
 050 ct White Gold GP Silver Purple Diamond Hello Kity Ladies Earrings $299.00 End Date: Tuesday Jun-11-2013 11:22:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: $299.00 Add to watch list |
 Beautiful Purple Jade Diamond Solid 14K Gold Earrings $499.00 End Date: Wednesday Jun-5-2013 16:24:50 PDT Buy It Now for only: $499.00 Add to watch list |
 100ct Oval Purple Tanzanite Round Diamond 14k White Gold Pierced Earrings $850.00 End Date: Saturday Jun-15-2013 10:29:00 PDT Buy It Now for only: $850.00 Add to watch list |
 915CT Diamond Pear Cut Purple Amethyst 14K Rose Gold Tear Drop Dangle Earring $575.00 End Date: Saturday May-25-2013 16:41:45 PDT Buy It Now for only: $575.00 Add to watch list |
 Solid 14kt White Gold 2172Ct Diamond Purple Amethyst Earrings New $530.00 End Date: Thursday May-30-2013 19:14:42 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
 18K ROSE GOLD DIAMOND PURPLE AMETHYST DANGLE EARRINGS $7,475.00 End Date: Sunday Jun-2-2013 8:01:36 PDT Buy It Now for only: $7,475.00 Add to watch list |
 14K YELLOW GOLD DIAMOND PURPLE AMETHYST DANGLE EARRINGS $1,140.00 End Date: Wednesday May-29-2013 9:38:49 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1,140.00 Add to watch list |
 Nicole Barr Sterling Silver Basse Taille Purple Enamel Diamond Stud Earrings $113.54 End Date: Saturday Jun-22-2013 7:16:54 PDT Buy It Now for only: $113.54 Add to watch list |
 Fancy Jewelry 1368Ct Solid 14Kt White Gold Diamond Purple Amethyst Earrings $625.00 End Date: Monday May-27-2013 9:01:02 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
 1875 Charriol Geneve 18K Gold Diamond Purple Amethyst Celtic Hoop Earrings NWT $999.00 End Date: Friday Jun-7-2013 21:44:54 PDT Buy It Now for only: $999.00 Add to watch list |
 6 CARAT WOMENS WHITE GOLD FINISH DIAMOND PURPLE SAPPHIRE AMETHYST EARRINGS $160.55 End Date: Tuesday Jun-18-2013 7:02:30 PDT Buy It Now for only: $160.55 Add to watch list |
 18K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND BLUE SAPPHIRE AND PURPLE AMETHYST DANGLE EARRINGS $1,850.00 End Date: Monday Jun-3-2013 15:22:19 PDT Buy It Now for only: $1,850.00 Add to watch list |
 Solid 14kt White Gold 640Ct Diamond Purple Amethyst Earrings $480.00 End Date: Monday May-27-2013 19:21:43 PDT Bid now | Add to watch list |
 White Gold Peridot Purple 44 Diamond Dangle Earrings $660.00 End Date: Tuesday Jun-11-2013 14:04:06 PDT Buy It Now for only: $660.00 Add to watch list |
 Judith Ripka Solid 18K Yellow Gold Diamond Oval Cut Purple Amethyst Earrings $2,800.00 End Date: Tuesday Jun-11-2013 13:29:15 PDT Buy It Now for only: $2,800.00 Add to watch list |
 18K WHITE GOLD DIAMOND TANZANITE AND PURPLE AMETHYST DANGLE EARRINGS $2,745.00 End Date: Saturday May-25-2013 13:55:26 PDT Buy It Now for only: $2,745.00 Add to watch list |
Did you know that for every ten thousand colorless diamonds that are formed naturally, only one naturally colored diamond is formed? What makes the purple diamond even rarer than other colored diamonds is that its purplish hue is seen from the diamond’s internal grain formation. Therefore, having the right cut is important for a purple diamond to release its color.
The purple diamond is often denominated as PP in the diamond industry. It looks similar to an amethyst or the lilac flower. Actually, purple diamonds range from red to violet. Of course, the most sought after purple diamonds are the ones that are deep purple in color. Purple is the color of royalty, so wearing a purple diamond will definitely make you feel like a queen.
The purple diamond has had some record breaking moments too. Just as when the British Gemological Institute estimated that the most valuable object (natural object) on a weight for weight basis, that exists is a purple diamond, which they have named “The Supreme Purple Star”. This cranberry-colored diamond made its first appearance in London, back in the year 2002. It is said to have originated from the Amazon basin.
This purple diamond is worth twenty-two million US dollars and weighs four to five carats. That is around five million per carat! The Purple Star looks deep to vivid purple-red and although it has a imperfect clarity, according to some experts, it is still a very rare find.
But even before The Purple Star surfaced, the sale of a certain purple-red diamond sent shockwaves throughout Manhattan when it was auctioned off at Christie’s for the price of eight hundred and eighty thousand US dollars. This set a record for the highest price paid for a diamond weighing less than one carat, or for any gem for that matter. But this was way back in 1987.
Because of the rarity of naturally colored purple diamonds, processes have been devised to imitate the natural purple diamond’s look. The method used by most is a combination irradiation and stabilization. But even synthetic purple diamonds are scarce, hence their high value as well. Also, you will be happy to know that most of the diamonds that are synthetically colored are originally high-clarity colorless diamonds, as these are the only ones that will produce good results.
Purple diamonds often get mistaken as amethysts, which is why many people are turned off by the prospect of spending so much on the purple diamond. However, a diamond is still a diamond. If you can afford to pay for the extra sparkle and “oomph” that a diamond gives off, then go for it. Remember, the diamond is one of the hardest and most durable stones available. Just think of the wonderful feeling you will have, knowing that what you have on is a purple diamond, so rare and so elusive, that only a trained and sophisticated eye will recognize it.