Pink diamonds have long been heralded as one of the most sought after of all gemstones. Pink diamonds are also one of the rarest of all gemstones, and one of the most expensive of all gemstones.

The rarity of pink diamonds makes them extremely expensive. Pink diamonds are much rarer than white diamonds, with only a very small number of pink diamonds being mined each year. Natural pink diamonds are therefore significantly more expensive than white diamonds.

The rarity and scarcity of pink diamonds and their significantly higher price than their white diamond counterparts, makes pink diamonds out of reach of most jewellery lovers.

There is an affordable alternative to pink diamonds that many ladies now choose - the pink sapphire. See more about pink sapphires below.

Pink Diamond Engagement Rings

Pink diamonds are such a rare treasure that they are the extravagant choice for the engagement rings of some of the world's most famous celebrities.

To the disappointment of many ladies, pink diamond engagement rings carry a price tag that generally only the rich and famous can afford.

You will rarely find a pink diamond engagement rings for less than $10,000. Pink diamond engagement rings are therefore not normally available in most jewellery stores.

There are however now man-made pink diamonds available, which are a more affordable option for ladies wanting a pink diamond. Man-made pink diamonds are made using the exact same constituents as natural pink diamonds, the only difference being that the man-made pink diamonds are created in a sophisticated diamond laboratory, instead of by mother nature.

The overwhelming majority of ladies who originally seek a pink diamond engagement ring, are now choosing pink sapphire engagement rings. Pink sapphires are a stunning, yet highly affordable alternative to a pink diamond engagement ring. You can see more about pink sapphire engagement rings below.

Pink Diamond Wedding Rings

Pink diamonds in smaller sizes, though still rare, are more readily available than the larger pink diamonds.

If you are looking for a pink diamond ring, choosing a pink diamond wedding ring is a wonderful option, rather than the out-of-reach price associated with pink diamond engagement rings.

Pink diamond wedding rings with either all pink diamonds or a combination of pink diamonds with white diamonds is a stunning way to enjoy the beauty of pink diamonds.

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Pink Sapphires - The Affordable Alternative to Pink Diamonds

The stunningly beautiful natural pink diamonds are extremely rare and very expensive. For that reason you'll find that most jewellery stores do not sell pink diamond engagement rings.

The overwhelming majority of ladies who originally seek a pink diamond engagement ring, are now choosing pink sapphire engagement rings. Pink sapphires are a stunning, yet highly affordable alternative to a pink diamond engagement ring.

Pink sapphires are a beautiful natural gemstone that have special properties making them very well suited to engagement rings and wedding rings.

Pink sapphires are very affordable, far more affordable than pink diamonds. Pink sapphires are also available in a wide range of colours, sizes and shapes.

Pink sapphires occur in colours ranging from pale pinks, to deep pinks and almost red colours.

Pink sapphires are available in pale pink colours similar to the colour of pink diamonds.

The deeper colours available in pink sapphires are considered more appealing than pink diamonds by many ladies.

The majority of pink sapphires are priced significantly lower than pink diamonds. Pink sapphires are priced just slightly above the price of blue sapphires, making them very affordable for the perfect engagement ring, dress ring or wedding ring.

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Pink sapphires are a form of gemstone called corundum.

Pure pink sapphires are coloured by very small quantities of chromium.

As the chromium content increases, the colour of a sapphire can vary from pale pink, to deep pink through to near red (where after they are called rubies - red sapphires).

Sapphires of all colours are very hard gemstones. They are second, only to diamonds, as the hardest natural substance in the world. Pink sapphires are suitable to be worn in engagement rings, wedding rings, dress rings, earrings, pendants and bracelets.

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What are Pink Diamonds?

Diamonds naturally occur in a range of colours including white, yellow, champagne or cognac, brown, black and pink. Of all of the natural diamond colours, pink is the rarest colour. Pink is far more rare than all of the other natural diamond colours.

Natural pink diamonds are natural diamonds that are mined from the ground.

Pink diamonds with a natural pink colour are found in the ground with that pink colour.

Pink diamonds are only mined in one place the in the world, the Argyle diamond mine in Australia. The Argyle diamond mine mines only a very small number of large pink diamonds each year, with most of the those pink diamonds being exported to prestigious international jewellery stores that specialise in rare fancy colour diamonds.

Types of Pink Diamonds - Natural Diamonds with Natural Pink Colour v. Natural Diamonds with Treated Pink Colour Vs. Man Made Pink Diamonds

Pink diamonds can be either a natural pink diamond, that also has a natural pink colour, or they can be a natural diamond that has been treated to create the pink colour, or they can be man-made pink diamonds.

Natural Pink Diamonds: Natural diamonds that are naturally pink, that is, they are found in the ground with a natural pink colour are very rare and have a much higher price than irradiated pink diamonds and man-made pink diamonds.

Irradiated pink diamonds: Natural diamonds (ie. diamonds that have been mined from the earth) which are then treated to create the pink colour are called irradiated pink diamonds. Irradiated pink diamonds are still genuine diamonds, however, their pink colour is not the natural colour that the present in the diamond when it was mined.

Man-made pink diamonds are diamonds which have been entirely created in a sophisticated diamond laboratory. Man-made pink diamonds are made using the exact same constituents as those found in natural diamonds, however, the man-made pink diamonds are created in a lab rather than mined from the earth. The man-made pink diamonds are the most affordable option.

Pink diamonds with natural pink colour naturally occur in pale pink colours, through to dark pink colours, though they are mostly found in pale pink.

Naturally pink diamonds will be advertised as natural pink diamonds. Diamonds that have been irradiated to create the pink colour should be referred to by jewellers as irradiated pink diamonds or treated pink diamonds. Man-made pink diamonds should be referred to as man-made or synthetic pink diamonds. If you view a diamond that is not clearly labeled as either a natural pink or irradiated pink or man-made pink diamond, you should always ask the jeweller for clarification and confirmation as to the type of pink diamond it is.

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