Green Diamonds: What Makes Them So Stunning And Sought After?

{"AutoID":80,"DateCreation":"\/Date(1673415563110)\/","DateModified":"\/Date(1683350371180)\/","CreatedBy":null,"ModifiedBy":"Vishal Jagdale","RecordStatus":"A","Title":"Green Diamonds: What Makes Them So Stunning And Sought After?","SubTitle":null,"Description":"\u003cp\u003eWhether lab grown diamonds or \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/your-lab-grown-diamond-is-as-real-as-mined-its-official/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000cd\"\u003emined diamonds\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, gem stones are available in various colors\u0026mdash;yellow, red, blue, pink, and green, among others.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eAmong colored diamonds, green diamonds are quite rare and unique. And that\u0026rsquo;s why they are so famous. But what makes them green? Why are they so popular? And should you buy green diamonds? That\u0026rsquo;s what we explore in this blog.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are green colored diamonds?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhile colorless diamonds are the most common, there are \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/colored-lab-grown-diamonds-are-available-in-a-spectrum-of-shades/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000cd\"\u003ecolored diamonds\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, too. Some colors are quite rare, and hence, more valuable. One of those colors is green.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eGreen diamonds are available in a wide range of shades and hues. Take a look at this chart by the Gemological Institute of America that shows a range of \u003cstrong\u003egreen colored diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Different causes of color in green diamonds produce slightly different hue ranges.\" src=\"https://www.gia.edu/images/SP18-Breeding-Green-Diamonds-Fig3-229413-468px.jpg\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do green diamonds get their color?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eGreen diamonds can be either \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000cd\"\u003egrown diamonds\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e or form naturally underneath the earth. Natural diamonds turn green when they form under rocks containing radioactive materials, such as thorium and uranium. They turn green due to chemical processes that occur between the two. Diamonds grown in the lab are exposed to a radiation process to turn them into green color.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are green diamonds so sought after?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eGreen diamonds signify fertility and vitality. Green being the color of spring, it also symbolizes new beginnings. Green diamonds are rare, and hence, sought after.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eGreen diamonds also symbolize hope and that makes it a popular choice for engagement and wedding rings. Moreover, with so many \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/fashion-comes-alive-with-lab-grown-colored-diamonds/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000cd\"\u003efancy colored diamonds\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e available, consumers prefer to choose them for their engagement rings, for the uniqueness factor.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThere are many famous green diamonds in the world. Among them is the Dresden Green, displayed in the Green Vault in Dresden, Germany for over 200 years. It weighs 41 carats.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eRecently, in 2018, the Natural History Museum, Los Angeles exhibited more than 60 green diamonds, featuring Mantis Diamond, which is the largest vivid yellow-green diamond ever graded by the Gemological Institute of America.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eGreen diamonds have also become popular because of celebrities. Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck\u0026rsquo;s \u003ca href=\"http://naturaldiamonds.com/in/hollywood-pop-culture/green-diamonds-facts-jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-engagement-ring/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000cd\"\u003egreen diamond engagement ring\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e caught the attention of fans and media.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to assess green diamonds before buying one?\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h5\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eOne of the most important factors to consider when buying lab grown colored diamonds that are green is the saturation or intensity of the color green.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eThe GIA color grading for green diamonds ranges from Faint, Very Light, Light, Fancy Light, Fancy Intense, and Fancy Vivid.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eThe price of Fancy color grades is much higher than Fancy Light.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eGreen diamonds usually have a secondary color like blue or yellow.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eWhen you purchase\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/facts-about-lab-grown-diamonds/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000cd\"\u003elab grown diamonds\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, it\u0026rsquo;s important to ensure they have the GIA colored diamond grading certificate. \u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eGreen diamonds are rare and valuable, and hence, a fine green diamond may have inclusions, but this diamond is still valuable.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eIf you\u0026rsquo;re looking for specific \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/all-about-the-lab-grown-diamond-shapes-how-to-choose-your-lab-diamond-shape/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000cd\"\u003ediamond shapes\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, you might have to rethink buying a green diamond. While colorless diamonds are available in round brilliant cuts, green diamonds are often only \u003cstrong\u003eavailable in fancy shapes\u003c/strong\u003e such as\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/oval-cut-diamonds/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000cd\"\u003eoval\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e,\u0026nbsp;\u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/cushion-cut-diamonds/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000cd\"\u003ecushion\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/radiant-cut-diamonds/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000cd\"\u003eradiant\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/pear-cut-diamonds/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000cd\"\u003epear\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/emerald-cut-diamonds/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000cd\"\u003eemerald\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e, etc. So if you want green round diamonds, you might not be in luck.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eWhen buying green diamonds, check that its polish quality is good to excellent and nothing lower.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eThe color grade should be SI and symmetry should be good to excellent.\u003c/li\u003e\r\n\u003c/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCheck this image to understand the different shades of green and their color grading:\u003cbr /\u003e\r\n\u0026nbsp;\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/Content/public/images/green_diamond.jpg\" style=\"height:300px; width:713px\" /\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre you looking to buy a green lab grown diamond?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/h5\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eNatural green diamonds are extremely rare, and hence, also the most expensive. But for those consumers who are on a budget and yet want to purchase a green diamond, there are grown diamond options.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDiamonds grown in laboratories can be created green by following the same chemical and scientific process that forms green diamonds under the surface of the earth.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eMoreover, lab grown green diamonds are also cheaper. \u003ca href=\"https://www.growndiamondcorp.com/blog/types-of-lab-grown-diamonds/\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color:#0000cd\"\u003eLab diamonds\u003c/span\u003e\u003c/a\u003e are at least 40 to 50% cheaper than mined diamonds. This means, consumers can buy better quality real diamonds created in laboratories for the same price that they\u0026rsquo;d pay for mined diamonds.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you\u0026rsquo;re looking to buy a real green diamond, \u003cstrong\u003elab grown diamonds\u003c/strong\u003e are the most thoughtful options.\u003c/p\u003e\r\n","FromDate":null,"ToDate":null,"Image_Url":"green-diamondjpgZMDTVDTYVR.jpg","Image_Alt":"Green Diamonds","KeyWords":"green diamonds, green gemstones, colored diamonds","MetaDescription":"Green is one of the rarest and most valuable diamond colors found underground beneath rocks. It has great investment potential, rivaling even the rarest color categories. 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