Diamonds - Red Diamonds - "Imperial Red Diamonds"

Lucent Diamonds has developed a new treatment process for natural type Ia diamonds that produces colors ranging from pink-purple through red to orangy brown, using a multi-step process that involves HPHT annealing, irradiation, and low-pressure annealing at relatively lower temperatures. - - - more


stones that achieve a predominant pink-to-red or purple color are marketed as “Imperial Red Diamonds.” - - - more


Spectroscopic analysis yielded data inconsistent with this statement. After further testing, it was determined that this diamond, which originally was probably pale yellow, had been coated to change its color to the equivalent of Fancy Intense purple-pink. - - -more
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I'd love to see a line of jewelry with these colorful gemstones...
especially pins... broaches... those are my favorite jewelry item...
or gemstone spray rings...