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When Ben Affleck proposed to Jennifer Lopez, the act generated the expected amount of media attention. However the majority of that coverage wasn't focused on the total number of the couple's prior marriages, or that "Bennifer" name smashup the couple had been adorned with. No, the focus of the majority of mass speculation was the color of Jennifer's diamond.
They Come In Pink?
Ms Lopez's engagement ring was topped with a tremendously large 6-carat pink diamond. The word that people seemed to cling to was pink. The realization that diamonds come in colors started to spread, contradicting everything taught about diamond color: the closer to clear, the more valuable the diamond. Was Jennifer's "pink diamond" actually a diamond?
Are They Still Diamonds?
In a word, yes. While the common color grading scale used for diamonds runs from D (completely clear) to Z (obviously yellow) there is an entire subset of diamonds which fall beyond the Z rating into the umbrella grade of "Fancy." Fancy diamonds still hold all of the other characteristics of a traditional white diamonds - the hardness, the technical measure of clarity, the cut, and carat are all the same.
A Scale All Their Own
Colored diamonds that fall outside of the white grading scale, still have to have a subjective color grade assigned to them. However, the grading scale for colored diamonds is considerably easier for the layman to understand. Colored diamonds with the faintest hints of color are given a grade of Faint. Lightly colored diamonds are either Very Light, or Light. The bolder colored diamonds, your truly fancy gems, are graded along a scale ranging from Fancy Light to Fancy Dark, with Intense, Vivid, and Deep breaking up the middle.
A Stone of Many Colors
As you might have guessed, pink isn't the only color for diamonds. The infamous, and rumored to be cursed, Hope Diamond is a 45.52 carat dark grayish blue diamond. Canary diamonds are a brilliant yellow. Both brown and black diamonds are both real and growing in popularity lately. Other colors include orange, red, green, and purple. According to the Gemological Institute of America and the International Gemological Institute, there are 27 official hues which span the color spectrum, and there are diamonds to fill each of those hues.
Not to Get Too Technical
How those diamonds gain those hues is a bit of a technical process. Essentially, when the diamonds are forming from pure carbon, the molecules arrange themselves into a cage called a crystal matrix. As the diamonds are crushed under the earth's pressure, that matrix closes in on itself. Occasionally, during that process, atoms from other elements such as boron, nitrogen, or hydrogen, will be trapped inside of those diamonds as their respective matrices close. The end result is the colored diamond. As one would rightly assume, when multiple gases are trapped in the diamond, you get diamonds of blended colors, like pink champagne diamonds.
Still Really Rare
While color is certainly one reason why people prize fancy diamonds, it's certainly not the only one. Fancy diamonds are exceptionally rare. Colored diamonds, with a Fancy or deeper color grade, account for a mere 1.8% of the entire world's diamonds. When that percentage is broken down by color, those percentages get even smaller. Canary diamonds, diamonds which are known for their brilliantly yellow hue, account for less than 0.1% of the world's diamonds. Factor in the other common diamond factors - the size of the stone, the inherent shape, and the sense of clarity, and colored diamonds of significant size and quality get even rarer still.
Why Choose a Colored Diamond?
Colored diamonds aren't for everyone or even for every type of jewelry. However, they do have some very strong selling points. The rarity of colored diamonds makes them special. The variety of colors means that colored diamonds can be used to convey not only the emotions associated with a traditional diamond, but also to cater to the specific tastes of the recipient. It's those strengths that allow colored diamonds to fill jewelry niches that traditional white diamonds could not. In the end, a colored diamond provides a new and unique spin on a familiar and classic idea.
218.08-carat diamond - in Macau
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055 CT EXCELLENT RARE ICE WHITE COLOR NATURAL DIAMOND |  |
1 Bid | US $75.99 | 19m |
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086 Cts 3pcs AMAZING FANCY MULTI COLOR NATURAL DIAMOND | |
2 Bids | US $50.00 | 52m |
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061 Cts 4pcs WOW FANCY MULTI COLOR NATURAL DIAMOND | |
4 Bids | US $43.00 | 55m |
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120CT J COLOR EYECLEAN DIAMOND GOLD ENGAGMENT RING | 0 Bid | US $2,137.83 | 1h 25m |
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106CT SI2 ►CERTIFIED◄ O COLOR HEART SHAPE DIAMOND | |
15 Bids | US $410.55 | 2h 33m |
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12 COLORS CRYSTAL DIAMOND RHINESTONE NAIL ART NBT 002 | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 2h 43m |
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018 Carat I Color Round Beautiful Loose Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $45.00 | 4h 7m |
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029 Ct F COLOR SI2 PRINCESS BEAUTIFUL LOOSE DIAMOND NR | |
1 Bid | US $80.00 | 4h 49m |
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GREAT 050 CARAT LOT VIVID COLOUR GENIUNE DIAMONDS | 0 Bid | US $64.17 | 6h 2m |
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086 CT RED COLOR NATURAL ROUGH DIAMOND | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 6h 46m |
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Gentelemans diamond solitaireDiamond 300ct color j k | |
0 Bid | US $29,000.00 | 6h 57m |
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free15pcs mixed color millefiori glass diamonds spacers | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 7h 34m |
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Simon G 18K Diamond 22 ct Bracelet 3 Colors | |
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US $4,100.00 | 7h 39m |
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9 PC Rainbow Color Diamond Cut Metal Finger Ring Size 7 | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 7h 40m |
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207CT PAVE DIAMOND ROLLING RING 18KT TRI COLOR GOLD | |
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US $2,550.00 | 7h 46m |
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025 CARAT J COLOR SI1 MARQUISE BEAUTIFUL LOOSE DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $55.00 | 8h 19m |
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FWP Pearl Cream Color Diamond 10 KT YG Size 7 Cute | |
0 Bid | US $44.99 | 8h 40m |
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14K TRI COLOR GOLD DIAMOND ROLLING RING | |
0 Bid | US $649.00 | 8h 56m |
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14K TRI COLOR GORGEOUS DIAMOND NECKLACE 068 CTS | |
0 Bid | US $575.00 | 9h 3m |
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NWT Womens 24W Multi Color Diamond Pattern Skirt ALFANI | |
0 Bid | US $14.99 | 9h 17m |
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318ct Emerald cut 14K Gold Color gems diamonds ring | |
7 Bids | US $21.50 | 9h 21m |
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12 Colours Iridescent Ice Diamond Shapes For Nail Art | |
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US $8.18 | 9h 22m |
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268ct Color 14K solid Gold gems diamonds ring | |
6 Bids | US $21.00 | 9h 33m |
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Amazing Light color Lab Diamond Pretty Fountain Pen | |
0 Bid | US $3.99 | 9h 44m |
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14K white gold 1271 cts diamond bracelet H color SI1 | |
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US $12,000.00 | 10h 6m |
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18K YG MARQUISE TRILLION FANCY COLOR DIAMOND ENGAGE | |
0 Bid | US $725.00 | 10h 13m |
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012 CARAT I COLOR VS1 PEAR BUY BEAUTIFUL LOOSE DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $30.00 | 10h 43m |
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011 CARAT D COLOR SI2 MARQUISE BEAUTIFUL LOOSE DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $25.00 | 10h 43m |
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020 CARAT F COLOR SI2 ROUND BEAUTIFUL LOOSE DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $60.00 | 11h 7m |
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034 CARAT L COLOR VS2 ROUND BEAUTIFUL LOOSE DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $110.00 | 11h 19m |
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010CTREAL AAA HOT WHITE G COLOR DIAMOND ROUND 2mm 3p | |
0 Bid | US $49.99 | 11h 48m |
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007CT DAZZLING TOP NATURAL GOLDEN COLOR DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 12h 3m |
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464 Ct 7 Pcs Diamond Cut Natural Fancy Color Zircon | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 12h 28m |
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030 Ct J COLOR VS1 PRINCESS BEAUTIFUL LOOSE DIAMOND NR | |
1 Bid | US $75.00 | 12h 43m |
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028 CARAT H COLOR SI1 HEART BEAUTIFUL LOOSE DIAMOND NR | |
0 Bid | US $70.00 | 13h 1m |
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701ctFANCY COLOR SAPPHIRE DIAMOND CUT3mm LOT AAA NR | |
3 Bids | US $12.55 | 13h 2m |
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Korean Fancy color diamond Design Flower Hair Band F10 | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 13h 9m |
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MULTI COLOR SAPPHIRE DIAMOND CIRCLE NECKLACE | |
0 Bid | US $795.00 | 13h 9m |
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2000 00 DIAMOND CHRIS REDMAN 3 CLR COLOR JERSEY PATCH | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 13h 18m |
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shane doan black diamond jersey card 3 color | |
1 Bid | US $.99 | 13h 21m |
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142 ct pair green diamond color extream TSAVORITE GARN | |
0 Bid | US $45.00 | 13h 43m |
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TWO COLOR 14K GOLD FASHION NEW REAL 02CT DIAMOND RING | |
0 Bid | US $278.00 | 13h 51m |
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MENS DIAMOND WEDDING RING 14K WHITE GOLD VS2 G COLOR | |
15 Bids | US $81.00 | 13h 55m |
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TRUE COLORS Mineral Powder WHITE DIAMONDS 8 Stack NEW | |
0 Bid | US $19.98 | 13h 59m |
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14K TRI COLOR DIAMOND STACKABLE RIGHT HAND RINGS 012CT | |
0 Bid | US $359.00 | 14h 15m |
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14K TRI COLOR DIAMOND STACKABLE RIGHT HAND RINGS 030CT | |
0 Bid | US $319.00 | 14h 15m |
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Tri Color Gold Diamond Stackable Right Hand Rings 12ct | |
0 Bid | US $179.00 | 14h 16m |
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008 Carat D Color VVS1 Triangle Buy Beautiful Diamond | |
6 Bids | US $31.01 | 14h 49m |
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14k tri color gold 3 diamond burnish set band size 55 | |
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US $149.99 | 15h 33m |
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702ctAAA DIAMOND CUT FANCY COLOR SAPPHIRE 3MMLOT NR | |
3 Bids | US $12.55 | 16h 24m |
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7 DIAMONDS Mens CASUAL Shirt CLUB Hot COLOR Big XXL NEW | |
2 Bids | US $9.38 | 16h 38m |
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ART DECO ADRIANO CHIMENTO DIAMOND 3 COLOR 18K CUFFLINKS | |
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US $615.00 | 17h 56m |
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FPJ 185 CTW SI2 SI3 Color C2 Diamonds Gold Ring Size 7 | |
0 Bid | US $472.00 | 18h 20m |
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Bare Escentuals Diamond Gossamer Face Color 15 g | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 19h 7m |
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15 Champagne Color Diamond Flat Freshwater Pearls | |
0 Bid | US $8.99 | 19h 14m |
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Bare Escentuals Diamond Gossamer Face Color Face Powder | |
0 Bid | US $4.99 | 19h 33m |
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3 Pear Multi Color Simulated diamond engagement ring | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 20h 20m |
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Mark Prior 2004 Flair Diamond Cuts jersey card w color | |
0 Bid | US $1.60 | 20h 52m |
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4ct Beautiful Deep Fancy Colors Rough Diamond Gem Lot | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 20h 56m |
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226ct Very Nice Titanium Color Natural Rough Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $24.99 | 21h 11m |
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013ct Rare Natural Color Orange Round Natural Diamond | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 21h 17m |
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4ct Fancy Color Rough Diamond Parcel 5 7 stones Lot | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 21h 19m |
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025 Ct Untreated Natural Color Top Orange Diamond VVS2 | |
4 Bids | US $15.50 | 21h 21m |
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RICH GIRL MUST HAVE14K WG 6ct Diamond Hoops F Color | |
0 Bid | US $696.00 | 21h 25m |
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10ct Beautiful Fancy Color Tiny Rough Diamonds Gem Lot | |
0 Bid | US $39.99 | 21h 33m |
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10k tri color gold diamond cut oval hoop earrings | |
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US $34.99 | 21h 47m |
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NEW 72 Color EyeShadow Ultra Shimmer Palette diamond 28 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 22h 13m |
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10k EYE CLEAN Diamond Earrings New With Tag G Color | |
0 Bid | US $199.99 | 22h 28m |
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STUNNING 025 CT LOT OF FANCY COLORS DIAMONDS | 0 Bid | US $64.17 | 22h 54m |
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GREAT 210 CARAT LOT VIVID COLOUR GENIUNE DIAMONDS | 0 Bid | US $363.78 | 22h 54m |
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WHOLESALE 1 CARAT RARE FANCY COLORS DIAMONDS LOT | 0 Bid | US $143.07 | 22h 54m |
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032Ct Top Rich Color Real Orange Red Diamond 42mm VS2 | |
7 Bids | US $30.00 | 23h 9m |
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019 Cts Scintillating Untreated Yellow Diamond N Color | |
2 Bids | US $5.50 | 23h 9m |
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005CTS TOP LUSTER CHOCOLATE COLOR NATURAL DIAMOND ROUD | |
0 Bid | US $2.99 | 23h 20m |
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Fancy Color 3ct Rough Diamonds Glass Heart Pendant NR | |
0 Bid | US $19.99 | 23h 21m |
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195 ct MASSIVE TRILLION LAVENDER COLOR LAB DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $24.99 | 23h 37m |
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004CTS ATTRACTIVE NATURAL REDISH BROWN COLOR DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 23h 39m |
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Mercyful Fate B Sides Rare Colour Wax LP King Diamond | |
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US $29.99 | 23h 49m |
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Unisex White Black Diamond Square Stud 2 color earrings | |
0 Bid | US $42.95 | 23h 50m |
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005 ctw AAA BLACK COLOR ROUND BRILLIANT LOOSE DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 23h 58m |
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001 CARAT H COLOR ROUND BEAUTIFUL LOOSE DIAMOND NR | |
0 Bid | US $.99 | 1d 2m |
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072 Cts 2pcs WOW FANCY WHITE I COLOR NATURAL DIAMOND | |
6 Bids | US $60.00 | 1d 11m |
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052 Cts WOW FANCY ICE WHITE I COLOR NATURAL DIAMOND | |
11 Bids | US $121.50 | 1d 17m |
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Bare Escentuals Diamond Gossamer Face Body Color | |
0 Bid | US $13.99 | 1d 19m |
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089CT HEART SHAPE GOLDEN COLOR LOSE DIAMOND | |
4 Bids | US $11.50 | 1d 20m |
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221Ct NRSPARKLE WATER CHAMPANGNE COLOR UNHEAT DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $199.99 | 1d 21m |
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428 ct GIANT OVAL CLOSE CUT PURPLE COLOR LAB DIAMOND | |
1 Bid | US $49.99 | 1d 30m |
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0058CTS ATTRACTIVE NATURAL REDISH BROWN COLOR DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $2.99 | 1d 43m |
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072 Cts FANCY PARROT WHITE I COLOR NATURAL DIAMOND VS2 | |
7 Bids | US $157.50 | 1d 49m |
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040 Cts 3pcs FANCY MULTI COLOR NATURAL DIAMOND SI1 | |
0 Bid | US $9.99 | 1d 1h 3m |
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008CTS AWESOME NATURAL BROWN COLOR MARQUISH DIAMOND | |
0 Bid | US $15.99 | 1d 1h 9m |
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Marquise Shape Fancy Color Diamond Ring DIRECT DEAL | 0 Bid | US $643.84 | 1d 3h 11m |
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103ct P1 Nat Fancy Brown Color Emerald Cut Diamond | 0 Bid | US $429.22 | 1d 3h 11m |
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12 Color Glitter Powder Diamond Shape Spangles Tips | |
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US $5.59 | 1d 4h 6m |
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CHIMENTO 018 CTW Color Black Diamonds 18K Gold Pendant | |
0 Bid | US $537.00 | 1d 4h 37m |
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Certified Real Loose Diamond 022Cts in VS2 G Color | 0 Bid | US $85.85 | 1d 5h 15m |
