NATURAL COLORED DIAMOND 0.23 CT | CLARITY: Sl2 | CUT: CUSHION
Net Appraisal Value: 2,400 USD
Official appraiser’s valuation: 2,952 USD (11,303.00 PLN gross – as of the exchange rate on September 23)
DOCUMENTATION AND EXPERT APPRAISAL:
Certificate: The diamond comes with a Certificate from the Polish Gemmological Society (Diamond Sky) featuring a catalog photo and a QR code.
Expert: Jan Karaszkiewicz – a distinguished expert on colored gemstones, a highly regarded diamond appraiser, and Secretary General of the Polish Gemmological Society.
Gross Appraisal Value: 2,952 USD
DIAMOND SPECIFICATIONS:
Weight: 0.23 CT
Clarity: Sl2
Color: Fancy Yellow
Dimensions: 3.56–3.46 x 1.90 mm
Cut Type and Shape: Cushion
Proportions / Symmetry: Very Good / Very Good
Finish / Cut Grade: Very Good / Very Good
Notes: Fluorescence: faint orange. Natural diamond. No signs of color enhancement.
INVESTMENT AND JEWELRY POTENTIAL:
Appreciation: Prices of fancy-color diamonds show a strong, long-term upward trend, significantly outpacing the price increases of colorless diamonds. This is due to their extreme rarity—it is estimated that for every 1,000 carats of colorless diamonds mined, there is only 1 carat of colored diamonds. The classic, pure, and sunny yellow color (Fancy Yellow) represents an excellent, safe step toward investing in sought-after alternative gemstones.
Rarity and Supply: The closure of key mines (such as Argyle in Australia) has drastically reduced the global availability of new specimens. Due to these factors, natural colored diamonds represent a safe investment and a stable collectible asset in an era of mass-produced synthetic stones. The timeless cushion cut, with its deep brilliance, beautifully highlights the natural color and enhances the stone’s aesthetic and commercial value.
Uses: The diamond can serve as a stable capital investment or be set in a unique ring or pendant. Setting the stone in a jewelry mount significantly increases the final value of the finished piece.
