Pink Diamonds

Exceptionally Rare

"Across the breadth of 1.6 billion years, journeying from the crucible of the earth, emerges the most intriguing diamond in history. Revered for its exquisite beauty and provenance, the Australian pink diamond is coveted as the most esteemed diamond in the world."

 

PINK IS THE NEW WHITE

Of the 20 million carats of rough diamonds that are produced annually, less than 0.1% are pink. Australian pink diamonds are rare; in fact, they are exceptionally rare. With just an estimated decade of supply remaining in the mine, as time passes the Australian pink diamond becomes ever more precious. 

"So rare are they that less than an entire year’s worth of supply over half a carat would fit in the palm of one’s hand."

Prior to the 1980s, production of pink diamonds had been sporadic and limited to international mines. Australian pink diamonds, from a certifiable source and of a depth and range of colour never seen before, have commanded the world's attention since their discovery.

Limited Supplies

 

Pink Diamonds In STOCK

Pear shape .14 6PR SI Lot Number Yes Certificate Yes Price SOLD
 Radiant 1.32 9PP Lot Number Yes Certificate Yes SOLD
Round .15 6P VS2 Lot Number Yes Certificate Yes Price POA
Round .33 CP3 P1 Lot Number Yes Certificate Yes Price POA
Round .36 CP3 P1 Lot Number Yes Certificate Yes Price  SOLD
Round .41 8PR VVS1 Lot Number Yes Certificate Yes Price POA
Round .14 4PR SI Lot Number Yes Certificate Yes Price SOLD
Round .119 4PR SI Lot Number Yes Certificate No Price POA
Round .22 4PP I2 Lot Number Yes Certificate Yes Price SOLD
Round .33 5P SI1 Lot Number Yes Certificate Yes Price SOLD
2 x Ovel = .15 5PR SI Lot Number Yes Certificate No Price POA
2 x Ovel = .12 5PR SI Lot Number Yes Certificate Yes Price SOLD
2 x Ovel = .10 4PR SI Lot Number Yes Certificate No Price SOLD
Ovel .05 4PR SI Lot Number Yes Certificate No Price SOLD 
Round .22 7PP P1 Lot Number Yes Certificate Yes Price POA
2 x Round = .14 7P SI Lot Number Yes Certificate Yes Price SOLD

 

Although the Argyle mine supplies approximately 90% of the world's pink diamonds, Australian pink diamonds are inherently rare. So rare are they that less than an entire year’s worth of supply over half a carat would fit in the palm of one’s hand. The larger rare violet diamonds would barely fill a teaspoon. Hence, they are highly sought after by investors, collectors, jewelers and their customers, and celebrities. They are prized by all who possess them and revered for their unique provenance, intrinsic beauty and extreme rarity.  Some pink diamonds never even make it into a jewellery setting - rather, they are purchased by collectors and held as an heirloom for future generations.

Colour Grading

Unlike other coloured diamonds, the phenomena of pink diamonds is yet to be discovered. One of Earth’s greatest mysteries, it is thought that the colour is created by a twist within the atomic lattice during formation, the result of immense heat and pressure beneath the earth’s surface - a fabulous fluke of nature.
For fancy coloured diamonds, the 'C' for colour typically outweighs the other three 'Cs' of clarity, cut and carat weight when it comes to grading and value, particularly in the case of Australian pink diamonds, whose value increases along with the intensity of colour. Fancy red is the most coveted colour and only a handful ever see the light of day. Less than 3% of all tender diamonds have received a Red GIA classification.


"The mysterious alchemy of these inherently rare wonders has taken the world to a new level of fascination and seduction."

 

For Colour Grading please click the pink stone. 


While clarity and carat weight ordinarily impact on the value of white diamonds, these characteristics are less of a consideration in the value determination of Australian pink diamonds, with the focus instead being on colour and cut.


The delicate palette of the iconic east Kimberley sunset traverses the Australian pink diamond’s kaleidoscope of colour, which ranges from the palest blush, through cherry blossom and soft rose, to sensual violet, cornflower blue and dramatic red.

Limited Production

 

On the supply side, there are structural constraints that will limit the production of rare pink diamonds and contribute to a widening demand overhang: A steadily declining mineral reserve base, compounded by limited exploration success and relatively high barriers to entry. The chances of any future mine discovery replicating the unique properties of the current Australian pink diamond mine is extremely low.
Currently, there are no other pink diamond mines or deposits, and even if another deposit of pink diamond-bearing ore is discovered, it takes on average 10 years for a mine to proceed from discovery to production. Inventories of diamonds are at historically low levels with significant stockpiles reduced to working capital levels over the past decade. On the supply side, there are structural constraints that will limit the production of rare pink diamonds and contribute to a widening demand overhang. A steadily declining mineral reserve base, compounded by limited exploration success and relatively high barriers to entry. 


Rio Tinto owns and operates the diamond mine in the remote East Kimberley region of Western Australia. The mine has been operating since 1983 and has produced more than 800 million carats of rough diamonds. It is one of the world's largest supplier of diamonds and the world's largest supplier of natural coloured diamonds.
 
 
 
Images and information courtesy of www.pinkkimberley.com.au