Coloured diamonds - rarity in its purest form
Natural fancy colour diamonds are a fraction of a percent of world output. Certified yellow, pink and blue diamonds - for collectors of value.Why coloured diamonds
Fancy diamonds follow rules of their own - colour intensity can matter more than clarity.
Extreme rarity
Natural fancy colour diamonds are under 0.1% of world output - the planet's rarest collectibles.
A value scale of their own
Price is driven primarily by the colour and its intensity - on the laboratories' 9-grade scale.
Auction records
The most intense pink and blue diamonds fetch auction prices of millions of dollars per carat.
Certified authenticity
A laboratory report confirms the colour's natural origin - crucial in fancy colour valuation.
Nature's palette
Every colour has its geological cause - and its price.
Yellow (Fancy Yellow)
The colour comes from nitrogen atoms in the crystal lattice.
The most accessible fancy colour
Pink (Fancy Pink)
The effect of lattice deformation under extreme pressure.
The auction record-holder
Blue (Fancy Blue)
Traces of boron built into the diamond's structure.
Extremely rare
Green (Fancy Green)
Natural radiation acting on the diamond over millions of years.
Rare and demanding to certify
Orange (Fancy Orange)
A combination of nitrogen and structural deformation.
Prized by collectors
Illustrative images
Cuts of coloured diamonds
Fancy cuts concentrate colour better than the classic brilliant - hence they dominate the fancy segment.
Radiant
The most popular fancy cut - maximises colour intensity.
Cushion
A soft, classic shape that retains colour well.
Oval
Optically elongates the diamond and shows off the colour.
Pear
The teardrop - a striking form prized in collector jewellery.
Emerald
Step facets emphasise clarity and colour depth.
Marquise
An elongated shape with a large face-up area.
Heart
The symbolic cut for diamonds of exceptional colour.
Princess
A square cut combining modernity with strong brilliance.
Round (brilliant)
The classic - rarer in fancy colour, as it disperses the hue.
Asscher
The square variant of the emerald cut with mesmerising symmetry.
The colour intensity scale
Laboratories grade fancy diamonds in 9 steps - the more intense the colour, the higher the value.
The highest prices go to Fancy Intense and Fancy Vivid diamonds - with a pure, saturated colour free of secondary hues.
Accepted currencies
Pay for a diamond in PLN, or in euro and US dollars - only at our branches, for goods available immediately. The rate is confirmed before the transaction.
Certificates and origin
The authority in grading coloured diamonds - the GIA Colored Diamond report defines the colour, its intensity and origin.
Verify a reportSelect a laboratory to see details and the report verification link.
- Confirmation of natural colour origin
- Investment diamonds are natural only
- Origin compliant with the Kimberley Process
- Full transaction documentation for resale
Kimberley Process
All diamonds come from legal sources covered by the Kimberley Process certification scheme, which excludes so-called conflict diamonds from trade.
Antwerp diamond exchange
We source diamonds directly from the Antwerp diamond exchange - the world's centre of certified diamond trading. Each one reaches us with full laboratory documentation.
In the fancy colour segment the certificate matters more than anywhere else - it confirms not only the parameters but the colour's natural origin. We offer exclusively diamonds with GIA, HRD or IGI reports.
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Coloured diamonds FAQ
Are coloured diamonds pricier than colourless ones?
Usually yes - natural fancy diamonds are incomparably rarer. Price is driven primarily by the colour and its intensity on the 9-grade scale.
How do I confirm the colour is natural?
A GIA, HRD or IGI report states the colour origin (natural colour).
Which currencies can I pay with?
We accept payment in: PLN, EUR, USD. Euro and US dollars - only at our branches, for goods available immediately. The conversion rate is confirmed before the transaction.
Which colour holds value best?
Historically, high-intensity pink and blue diamonds are strongest; yellow is the most accessible entry into the fancy segment.
Let's talk coloured diamonds
Fancy diamond availability changes week to week - an advisor will check the current offer for you.A call with an advisor is commercial support in choosing a product from our range (form, weight, 4C parameters). It does not constitute investment advice, an investment recommendation or a suitability assessment within the meaning of financial-instrument regulations - you make the decision yourself.