Blue Diamond Jewelry

The Mystique of Blue Diamond Jewelry

Not only is blue diamond jewelry beautiful, it carries with it a certain mystique due to its rarity and unique beauty.  How many of us can think of the movie, Titanic, without remembering the gorgeous Cour de la Mer (Heart of the Ocean) necklace worn by Kate Winslett? And who hasn’t heard of the legendary Hope Diamond, passed down through generations of royalty and now residing in The Smithsonian?

About Blue Diamonds

Blue diamond jewelry is in high demand, and it’s understandable when you realize just how rare and special these gorgeous gems are.The color of a blue diamond is natural; it is not manufactured. In fact, the most famous, the Hope Diamond, was first documented as being in existence since the 17^th century, when modern technological techniques of dying stones was not an option. Blue diamonds get their color from the mineral Boron.

Blue diamonds are found in only a handful of places. Most are mined in South Africa, but the stones have been discovered in Central Africa, Brazil, Borneo, and Guyana. The African diamonds are most intensely blue while those found in South America are a more unique turquoise hue. In fact, the color of blue diamonds can range anywhere from a pale sky blue to vivid bright blue and sometimes contain a grayish or greenish cast. The deepest colors (Vivid or Intense) are the most valuable, although cut, clarity, and carat weight affect value. Some jewelers enhance the color of lighter stones by radiating them. This is an acceptable practice but one that requires disclosure to the customer. Here’s a bit of trivia about blue diamond jewelry – it conducts electricity!

Selecting Blue Diamond Jewelry

Blue diamond jewelry makes the perfect gift for anyone born in April since the diamond is this month’s birthstone. In modern times, diamonds are also a traditional gift for a 10^th anniversary while traditionalists maintain that they should be associated with a 60^th anniversary landmark. However, any special occasion is the perfect time to gift your loved one with earrings, a necklace, or a bracelet graced by beautiful blue diamonds.

Of course budget is most likely the main concern when selecting a blue diamond. As with any type of gemstone, blue diamond jewelry is graded according to the 4 Cs: cut, clarity, color, and carats. A flawless, vivid blue gem of large size can run in the millions of dollars.

Fortunately, you can find jewelry with blue diamond accents that is much more affordable. Gems with slight flaws and radiation-enhanced or paler colors are budget-friendly but no less gorgeous than their finer quality cousins. If you shop carefully, you can even find blue diamond earrings that retail for about $100 or less.

When it comes to a very special gift, blue diamond jewelry is perhaps the most mystical, unique, beautiful, and adored of all.