How Rare is a Purple Diamond?

Fancy color diamonds contain impurities and minerals which come in contact with the gemstone at the time of formation. When purple diamonds come in contact with natural gases at the time of their formation, the color composition of the gem changes from a clear, colorless stone to a purplish hue. Purple Diamonds symbolize wisdom and royalty, and these beautifully colored stones make up royal jewelry that has increased in prominence. Purple diamonds occur naturally; however, they are extremely rare in nature, which is why gemologists and diamond jewelers have discovered the best alternative to natural purple diamonds, known as lab-grown diamonds, manufactured in laboratories. Lab-grown Purple Diamonds is affordable and conflict-free compared to natural diamond stones, and therefore they make up a striking alternative to diamond jewelry. 

Why are diamonds purple in color?

Just like any other fancy-colored diamond, purple diamonds have received their hue due to the presence of impurity or inclusion at the time of the formation of the diamond stone. When large amounts of boron and hydrogen come into contact with the stone, it gives the gem a purple shade. If the presence of boron and hydrogen is intense during the diamond formation, the stone's color intensity will be deeper. Many gemologists claim that the pressure the stone endures at the formation time also influences the diamond's color; therefore, the higher the force exerted, the more intense the color will be.

Are purple diamonds rare?

Purple diamonds are known as Violet diamonds, grape diamonds, orchid diamonds, lavender diamond, and plum diamond. The color intensity of purple diamonds ranges from faint, very light, fancy light, fancy intense, fancy, vivid, dark, and deep. Purple diamonds are rare because they are found only in limited sources such as South African and Russian mines globally. The only source of Violet diamond worldwide is the Argyle mine in Australia. However, less than 100 carats of natural Violet diamonds have been found worldwide, which is why these diamonds are exceptionally rare. Due to the rarity nature of purple diamonds, they are also priced higher. For example, 0.42 carats of fancy purple diamond cost around $ 15200.

The depth of the stone color plays an important role in influencing the overall cost of the diamond. The deeper the purple shade, the more expensive the stone will be. The color, also known as the intensity or saturation of this stone, is an important factor that must be judged while buying purple diamonds. If you are on a tight budget, then you can opt for Purple Lab Grown Diamonds, which are less expensive compared to natural purple diamonds, which are exceptionally rare.