Pink
Diamonds have always been rare. Only a few are found each year
and they are highly sought after by the world's finest Jewelers.
They can range in color from a delicate pale pink to the small
but vivid rose pink diamonds found in the Argyle Mines of Australia.
Because they are so rare, pink diamonds command a high price.
This
beautiful pin features the Williamson Pink diamond. Found in 1940,
it was a wedding present to the now Queen Elizabeth. She commissioned
Cartier to design a flower shaped brooch for her with the 23 carat
pink diamond at the centerpiece.
The
Pink Conde Diamond, also known as the Le Grand Condé belonged
to Louis de Bourbon, Prince of Condé. It was given to him in 1643
by King Louis 13th of France, in recognition of his service during
the 30 year war. Prince Conde displayed it as the top jewel of
his walking stick. This 9 carat, pear shaped, light rose pink
diamond was donated by his descendants to the French Crown in
1892. You can view this fabulous diamond at the family Chateau
turned Museum in Chantilly, France.
The
Darya-i-Nur (Sea of Light) is the largest known pink diamond.
This lovely gem has been described as a rose colored diamond of
at least 175 carats. The first mention of the jewel comes from
a 1642 account by John Tavernier who wrote of a fabulous diamond
called "The Great Table Diamond." It is believed that
the Darya-i-Nur was cut from that stone.
The
Darya-i-Nur once was part of the crown jewels of India until 1739.
At that time the invading Persian (Iran) army carried it back
to their country where it still remains. This pink diamond has
been worn on the armbands of kings, as well as on their turbans.
One faucet is said to be inscribed with the initials of a Shaw.
This
beautiful of 28.03 carat pink diamond recently made it's debut
at Sotheby's Auction.
It's color is an intense purple-pink with excellent clarity. Valued
for at least $7,000,000, this is the largest pink diamond to date
that has been offered at auction.
The
Pink Conde Diamond, also known as the Le Grand Condé belonged
to Louis de Bourbon, Prince of Condé. It was given to him in 1643
by King Louis 13th of France, in recognition of his service during
the 30 year war. Prince Conde displayed it as the top jewel of
his walking stick. This 9 carat, pear shaped, light rose pink
diamond was donated by his descendants to the French Crown in
1892. You can view this fabulous diamond at the family Chateau
turned Museum in Chantilly, France. 
The
Darya-i-Nur (Sea of Light) is the largest known pink diamond.
This lovely gem has been described as a rose colored diamond of
at least 175 carats. The first mention of the jewel comes from
a 1642 account by John Tavernier who wrote of a fabulous diamond
called "The Great Table Diamond." It is believed that
the Darya-i-Nur was cut from that stone. 
This
beautiful of 28.03 carat pink diamond recently made it's debut
at 
