The Iconic Australian Argyle Pink Diamond

The Argyle Diamond Mine in Western Australia has been virtually the   only source of the Worlds pink diamonds, supplying almost 90% of pink diamonds globally, no other mine in the World produces diamonds with such and intensity in color than the Argyle Diamond Mine.

So rare in existence, for every million carats of rough diamond only one carat will be classified as a pink diamond. Over the 37 years of the operation of the mine, the Argyle diamond mine has produced over 865 million carats of rough. Only 4000 carats of Argyle pink diamonds are produced a year.

Having exhausted production, and with only limited availability of remaining rough, the mine closed late November  2020 and Argyle Pink Diamonds have never been so popular. Their unique color and limited supply have brought prestige and demand not seen before.

Colored diamonds get their colors from different chemical impurities, for example, yellow diamonds contain nitrogen, creating a yellow hue, the more nitrogen present, the more intense yellow the diamond will be. However, it is a mystery how argyle diamonds get their pink hue. One theory is that the color in pink diamonds is due to the way light is distributed throughout the gem, with a small pink inclusion magnified to make the entire diamond appear pink.

Argyle Pink Diamond Facts:

• The more intense the color, the more rare and valuable the diamond.
• The unique composition of Argyle pink diamonds are attributed to a volcanic pipe.
• The average price of a 1ct Argyle pink diamond is between $140-$200,000 USD
• The average investment growth of Argyle pink diamonds in 2020 is approximately 25%
• Approximately 4000 carats of Argyle Pink Diamonds have been produced each year since the mine opened in the mid-Eighties.

How to classify an Argyle Pink Diamond

• The Argyle Pink Diamond's value is determined by hue, color, and saturation.
• Hue is the dominant color of the diamond.
• Tone is the amount of light or darkness in the diamond
• Saturation is the intensity of color.
• While the 4 C’s  (Colour, Clarity, Cut, and Carat) are still relevant to Argyle diamonds as much as they are to other diamonds, the Argyle diamond brand has classified their own grading system when it comes to hue and saturation. (the main attributes when valuing an argyle pink diamond)

• The pink diamonds are divided into four categories: PP (Purplish Pink), P (Pink), Pink Rosé (PR), and PC (Pink Champagne). Then, the diamonds are graded based on their color intensity. This ranges from 1 (the highest) to 9 (the lowest).

 The Ultimate Setting for an Argyle Pink Diamond

Whether you are wanting to showcase a center Argyle pink diamond or purchase a series of small pink diamonds to use as accents on a special jewelry piece, the pink hue of an argyle pink diamond is best enhanced in rose gold.

If you're fortunate enough to possess an Argyle Pink Diamond, selecting the perfect setting is crucial to accentuate its remarkable beauty. Our Artelia Jewellery designers recommend a variety of options:

• A halo of white diamonds to showcase the intense pink hue of an argyle pink diamond.
• A bezel setting in rose gold to intensify the color saturation.
• Simply claw set in a trilogy style with white diamonds on either side to compliments its rare beauty.

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