Color diamonds have enchanted jewelry lovers, collectors and investors for centuries. Due to their dark colors and rarity, they are quickly becoming some of the world’s most desirable gemstones. But in Atlanta — a city famed for its eclectic vibe and high-end market — colored diamonds have even more appeal.

If you’ve been wondering why these jewels hold such worth, how are they assessed, and where can you sell them in Atlanta, this blog is going to take you through everything you want to know.

Why Are Colorful Diamonds Worth So Much?

Color diamonds, also known as “fancy color diamonds,” are valued based on several factors: rarity, intensity of color and its history. Whereas classic colorless diamonds are judged mostly on clarity and cut, fancy color diamonds merit a spectrum of broad hues.

Factors Influencing Value:

Color Rarity: Natural fancy colors diamonds that are blue, pink or red are so rare they are coveted.

Saturability: The deeper and bolder the colour, the output is of greater magnitude. Diamonds are given grades on a scale of “faint” to “vivid.” A strong yellow diamond, for example, fetches a far higher price than a light yellow.

Provenance: Some diamonds are sourced from more historic mines or once belonged to noteworthy owners, and those can drive the price Tagway up.

Carat Weight: As with colorless diamonds, larger fancy color diamonds tend to command higher prices.

How Are Fancy Color Diamonds ’Timed’?

It is this concept that is best applied to appraising colorful diamonds and a process best carried out by a certified gemologist. For fancy color diamonds accurate evaluations are ensured by expert diamond appraisals at Regal Capital Lenders in Atlanta.

The Appraisal Process:

Assessing Color:

Gemologists examine the diamonds for hue, saturation, and tone. For fancy color diamonds, this is usually the most important aspect.

Examining Clarity and Cut:

Described by the scale of D (for colorless) to Z (for light yellow or brown), a diamond’s color is its most vital factor, though clarity and cut also play a role in the diamond’s sparkle and value.

Certification:

Certificates from reputable organizations such as the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) can further increase the diamond’s market value. Regal Capital Lenders partners with qualified professionals to provide the most accurate appraisals possible.

Your diamonds also require regular appraisals to ensure they are valued accurately. Maintain Up-to-Date Appraisals — Experts recommend appraisals every 3-5 years, particularly so for insurance purposes.