subject: Coveted And Precious Heart Shaped Diamonds [print this page] There are some famous examples of heart shaped diamonds such as The Heart of Eternity, a 27.64 carat fancy blue heart-shaped diamond from a diamond mine in South Africa. It came from the same raw stone as the Millennium Star and was featured in the DeBeers Millennium Jewels Collection in the year 2000. Another famous heart shaped diamonds is the 17th century diamond ring also known as the Taj Mahal given by Richard Burton to Elizabeth Taylor on her 40th birthday. The Blue Heart Diamond is another remarkable heart-shaped diamond dating back to pre-20th century weighing 30.82 carats.
Aside from clear and blue, there are other fancy-colored diamonds to choose from such as yellow, pink, orange, black, green, purple, red, brown, and violet. Fancy-colored stones and diamonds are certified by grading laboratories according to the 4 Cs and on hue, color and overtone intensity. Colored diamonds of quality can be very expensive as they are extremely rare. Only about 1% of diamonds produced annually are fancy-colored stones.
Diamonds are precious stones and coveted by many women and a considerable number of men, especially if there is an EGL certification as to its high quality. However, in buying diamonds, your primary consideration should be whether you like it, if it suits your personality, and if it is suitable for the purpose you intend to use it. What matters most is how you see your diamond and its effect on you. When you go to that party, or you walk that carpeted aisle, no one will put a magnifying glass to your heart diamond and grade it while it is on you.
Heart shaped diamonds are the perfect gifts to declare your affection for someone. They can also be inscribed to make them truly unique with a personalized message. If the inscription of a highly valued diamond is carried out in a recognized laboratory, it will not affect the value of the gem. Inscription of diamonds is now accepted worldwide using the most advanced technology. The photograph of an inscription will be included in the diamond certificate if the inscription is done before certification.
Small stones can also be fashioned into heart shapes by using special settings and mountings. This is a popular alternative for young people who desire heart-shaped jewelry. The overall shape of the heart is created by snugly setting small round diamonds next to each other and set in a heart-shaped mounting. In this way, heart-shaped diamonds become more affordable and attainable.
