Definition of
Diamond Color
What is the Definition
of a Blue Diamond?
Colored diamonds contain
impurities or structural
defects that cause the
coloration. The most
common impurity,
nitrogen, causes a
slight to intense yellow
coloration depending
upon the concentration
of nitrogen present.
Natural blue diamonds contain the element boron (B) which changes the
conductivity of the diamonds.
Symbolism & Meaning of Blue Diamonds
The traditional properties closely associated with diamonds are
action, passion, and energy. Jewelry containing diamonds are believed to
enhance relationships, increasing inner strength and provide the wearer
with balance, clarity and abundance. It is believed that wearing jewelry
containing a diamond will focus the energies of the precious gemstone
through the gem. The color blue has a Biblical meaning symbolizing
heavenly grace.
Names of Famous
& Rare Blue Diamonds:
The most famous blue
diamond is the infamous Hope Diamond. The French
Blue Diamond, which became the Hope Diamond, was stolen in 1762 from the French Crown
Jewels during the French Revolution.
There are several other famous rare Blue diamonds including the
Regent (Faint Blue), Hope, Wittelsbach, Sultan of Morocco, Blue Heart, Heart of Eternity and the Transvaal Blue.
Rare Blue Diamonds
- The Blue Heart
This heart shape diamond weighs 30.82 metric carats and was cut by
Atanik Ekyanan of Neuilly, Paris in 1909.
Rare Blue Diamonds
- The Heart of Eternity
The Fancy Vivid Blue Heart of Eternity was found in the Premier Diamond
Mine in South Africa. It measures 27.64 carats and was cut by the
Steinmetz group, who owned the diamond before selling it to the De Beers
Group.
Rare Blue Diamonds
- The Transvaal Blue
The Transvaal Blue pear-shaped diamond weighs 25-carats. It was found in
the Premier Mine, Transvaal, South Africa.
Blue Diamonds in Jewelry
Blue diamonds in jewelry are becoming extremely popular especially for
engagement rings and as solitaires. Blue diamond earrings,
bracelets, necklaces and of course engagement rings and
eternity rings are the most popular types of jewelry. In
1477 Mary of Burgundy became the first known recipient
of a diamond engagement ring given to her by the
Archduke Maximilian of Austria and the history and
tradition of the engagement ring began.
Diamonds - Precious - Stone -
Guide - Color - Facts - Information -Info - Jewelry - Jewellery
Properties -
Rare - Famous - Jewel - Gem - Gemstone - Rare - Famous - Rare -
Regent
Hope - Wittelsbach - Sultan of Morocco - Heart of Eternity
- Transvaal
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