This extraordinary purple diamond is a RARE find and about to make
its debut. Named the “Purple Orchid” because of its radiant color and clarity,
this 3.37 carat stunning gem is a natural diamond.
Leibish & Co. will be introducing the glamorous Purple Orchid Diamond
at the Hong Kong Jewelry & Gem Fair. The clarity of this beautiful
stone has been rated VS2 and it has been cut from over 4 carats to the 3.37
being displayed at the fair. The location has been sourced as the Kimberly Mine
in South Africa.
There are only two other sources besides South Africa from which a
diamond such as this can be mined: Russia and Brazil. There are distinct differences
between the other two mines, however. South African purple diamonds lend a
brilliant purple tone while Russians purple diamonds have a bluish tint and
Brazils have orange undertones. There is no doubt that the South African Purple
Orchid is brilliant and captivating.
Although there is no real scientific reasoning behind the purple
tones, it has been established that yellow diamonds gets their radiance from
nitrogen and blue from boron. It has been suspected that the purples are
derived from some sort of hydrogen exposure, but it has not been fully
established.
Because of the mystery behind this type of earthly treasure, this
stone will without a doubt be a show stopper.
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