Red diamonds are the rarest of all natural “fancy coloured” diamonds. This makes them highly sought-after by diamond collectors. Where do the natural red diamonds come from? Why is it interesting to invest in red diamonds? Find out below.
Why it is interesting to invest in red diamonds?
20 Jul 21
Origin of red diamonds
“Fancy coloured” diamonds exist in 12 different colours, and more than 230 colour combinations are distributed across different locations throughout the world. The majority of red diamonds were mined in the Argyle diamond mine in Australia. Pink, purple, blue and brown diamonds are also found in this area. A large quantity of these coloured diamonds is also found in Brazil, Russia and India.
Red diamonds vs coloured diamonds
As the name suggests, coloured diamonds have one thing in common: their colour. But other than that, all coloured diamonds are totally different. Each coloured diamond has its own characteristic and its own unique colour. Since each colour variation is rare, each specific colour category has a different value. Relatively common coloured diamonds are often larger. However, very rare diamonds, such as red diamonds, tend to be smaller when they are discovered. Like many other coloured diamonds, red diamonds can be found in one pure colour or they could have a secondary colour such as purple, brown or orange. Coloured diamonds can be found in different colour intensities, except the red diamond. This one is found in only one colour: “fancy red”.
Origin of red colour
Impurities and chemical elements cause the red colour. As with pink diamonds, the red colour is caused by distortions in the crystal lattice. A very large deformation results in a red diamond’s bright red colour.
Value of a red diamond
As mentioned before, red diamonds are rare — very rare. Because of this, they are highly valued and hence come with a higher price tag. In recent years, the interest in coloured diamonds and, more specifically, the interest in investing in coloured diamonds increased exponentially. This has created a growing demand for these natural coloured gemstones. In addition, it is unclear how many red diamonds there are in existing mines. This uncertainty drives up demand, leading to a steady rise in price.
Unlike yellow and pink diamonds, which consumers, investors and collectors purchase, red diamonds are particularly interesting for investors and collectors. A pure red diamond, which is most coveted, is hard to source and — if they are available — they are sold for sky-high prices. Therefore, anyone who invests professionally will not be disappointed when a red diamond is added to their investment portfolio.
If you have specific questions about investing in red diamonds or other diamonds in general, BNT Diamonds is happy to assist you. Contact our expert team by email or call directly on +32 3 201 24 90.
With this article, BNT Diamonds strives to inform you thoroughly about investing in diamonds. No investment can be guaranteed to be without risk or fully according to your expectations. That is why we recommend to research the risks and aspects of investing in diamond properly to ensure that you make the right choice for your portfolio.
