Are brown diamonds worth anything?

Are brown diamonds worth anything?

Make no mistakes, brown diamonds are still diamonds and they are valuable, but within the niche of rare natural fancy colored diamonds, brown diamonds are among the most common (along with yellow diamonds) and are the most affordable from all colored diamonds (besides black diamonds).

What’s a brown diamond called?

Brown diamonds, also referred to as chocolate, champagne, and cognac, are among the more affordable fancy color diamonds because there are so many available.

What color is brown diamond?

Brown diamonds are diamonds with a brown bodycolor. As recently as the 1980s, most brown diamonds were crushed to make abrasive granules. Today they are used in new jewelry designs that take advantage of their sparkle and their attractive brown color. Brown colors named chocolate, champagne or cognac are very popular.

What is a light brown diamond?

Light brown diamonds are often similar in color to low-quality colorless diamonds, so always check the diamond’s certificate to verify the color. Natural brown diamonds are part of the “fancy color” or “colored” category, so look for the word “brown” in the color description on a diamond’s certificate.

Are brown diamonds popular?

Brown diamonds are the most common color variety of natural diamonds. In most mines, brown diamonds account for 15% of production. The brown color makes them less attractive as gemstones because of the reduced glimmer, and most are used for industrial purposes.

Are brown diamonds rare?

Are brown diamonds rare? From all colored diamonds, the brown ones are the least rare. Compared to (perfectly) white diamonds, brown diamonds often have attractive prices. Even though brown diamonds are rarer, they actually cost less than the white ones.

How much is a raw 2 carat brown diamond worth?

The price depends on factors like diamond shape, color, clarity, and cut. A good value, good quality 2 carat diamond should cost you around $16,000 – $21,000.