Small Pink Diamonds

[nobody]

I was wondering where to go/search for small Pink diamonds (0.02CT or smaller) for trim diamonds for a pendant I would like made.

What should I expect in cost for this size in Pink so that I will know if its in my budget? I may do an alternating pattern with white diamonds if its too expensive.

 

[Erik Carlson GG]

I think that pink diamonds should run between $3000 and $5000/ct depending on the depth of color.

 

[Italiahaircolor]

I would strongly suggest that you purchase the diamonds thru the jeweler you are going to commission for the piece.

 

[kroshka]

Date: 2/19/2008 2:51:50 AM
Author: Erik Carlson GG
I think that pink diamonds should run between $3000 and $5000/ct depending on the depth of color.

I agree that pink melee would run around this range, but the $5000/ct would be for a strong fancy pink and not vivid pink stones.

I also agree that you should probably purchase through the vendor that you are having the pendant made because they will be able to match and find the right size stones for the project.

 

[diagem]

Date: 2/19/2008 10:25:59 AM
Author: kroshka

Date: 2/19/2008 2:51:50 AM
Author: Erik Carlson GG
I think that pink diamonds should run between $3000 and $5000/ct depending on the depth of color.

I agree that pink melee would run around this range, but the $5000/ct would be for a strong fancy pink and not vivid pink stones.

I also agree that you should probably purchase through the vendor that you are having the pendant made because they will be able to match and find the right size stones for the project.

I have seen strong saturated Pink melee''s at way over $5K pc...

 

[dkodner]

Any well saturated natural pinks are going to cost you $10,000.00 pct. plus. Anything less saturated in those sizes are not going to give you much in the way of pink color when they are set. I agree that you should let the person making the pendant source the diamonds for you. You should not see a big difference in prices no matter where you get them, so why not let them make the money on it since they are creating the piece. Plus, you''ll be in better position if you do not like how they match once they are set. The jeweler can swap out for another stone, but if they came from somewhere else, that becomes a lot trickier. Yes, they can look like a good match before they are set, and look different afterwards. Good luck on your project.

 

[diagem]

Date: 2/19/2008 2:19:59 PM
Author: dkodner
Any well saturated natural pinks are going to cost you $10,000.00 pct. plus. Anything less saturated in those sizes are not going to give you much in the way of pink color when they are set. I agree that you should let the person making the pendant source the diamonds for you. You should not see a big difference in prices no matter where you get them, so why not let them make the money on it since they are creating the piece. Plus, you''ll be in better position if you do not like how they match once they are set. The jeweler can swap out for another stone, but if they came from somewhere else, that becomes a lot trickier. Yes, they can look like a good match before they are set, and look different afterwards. Good luck on your project.

I suppose not all jewelers can source these type of saturated pinks...

 

[dkodner]

Hi DiaGem,

Actually, even Stuller carries this size natural intense pinks now. Not that it is where I would go for them, or that anyone should, but that makes it pretty accessible to most jewelers in the US. If you''re outside the US, then this might be a problem. I try to limit my contributions to this forum to only education, not as a dealer or member of the trade. But if "Nobody"''s jeweler cannot get them, he is welcome to give him/her my e-mail, and I can sell them to them. I still think consumers should go through the jeweler, rather than trying to supply colored diamonds themselves. That''s my 2 pennies for the day. DiaGem, I''m diggin that big brown avatar, tell me more please.......

 

[diagem]

Date: 2/19/2008 3:11:42 PM
Author: dkodner
Hi DiaGem,

Actually, even Stuller carries this size natural intense pinks now. Not that it is where I would go for them, or that anyone should, but that makes it pretty accessible to most jewelers in the US. If you''re outside the US, then this might be a problem. I try to limit my contributions to this forum to only education, not as a dealer or member of the trade. But if ''Nobody''''s jeweler cannot get them, he is welcome to give him/her my e-mail, and I can sell them to them. I still think consumers should go through the jeweler, rather than trying to supply colored diamonds themselves. That''s my 2 pennies for the day. DiaGem, I''m diggin that big brown avatar, tell me more please.......

Since you asked..., can you identify the cutting style?

BTW..., it cant stop amazing me the amounts/quantities of rare intense/vivid colored Diamonds that seem to be saturating the markets...
If my memory serves me correctly..., it was not like that a few years back..., I must wonder....

 

[strmrdr]

Date: 2/19/2008 3:36:54 PM
Author: DiaGem

BTW..., it cant stop amazing me the amounts/quantities of rare intense/vivid colored Diamonds that seem to be saturating the markets...
If my memory serves me correctly..., it was not like that a few years back..., I must wonder....

me too the word starts with an S and ends with an E and stinks.

 

[CaptAubrey]

Date: 2/19/2008 3:43:10 PM
Author: strmrdr

Date: 2/19/2008 3:36:54 PM

Author: DiaGem


BTW..., it cant stop amazing me the amounts/quantities of rare intense/vivid colored Diamonds that seem to be saturating the markets...

If my memory serves me correctly..., it was not like that a few years back..., I must wonder....

me too the word starts with an S and ends with an E and stinks.

"Stockpile"?

Maybe, but there is also a lot of synthetic/treated pink melee out there, and not all of it is being sold honestly. In such small sizes, they are also difficult to identify, even for the labs. Another reason consumers (and jewelers inexperienced with colored diamonds) should not be sourcing this kind of stuff themselves.

 

[diagem]

Date: 2/19/2008 3:47:32 PM
Author: CaptAubrey

Date: 2/19/2008 3:43:10 PM
Author: strmrdr

Date: 2/19/2008 3:36:54 PM

Author: DiaGem


BTW..., it cant stop amazing me the amounts/quantities of rare intense/vivid colored Diamonds that seem to be saturating the markets...

If my memory serves me correctly..., it was not like that a few years back..., I must wonder....

me too the word starts with an S and ends with an E and stinks.

''Stockpile''?

Maybe, but there is also a lot of synthetic/treated pink melee out there, and not all of it is being sold honestly. In such small sizes, they are also difficult to identify, even for the labs. Another reason consumers (and jewelers inexperienced with colored diamonds) should not be sourcing this kind of stuff themselves.

OOPS..., there goes this thread...

...., sorry nobody...

 

[strmrdr]

howdy capt. yea that''s the word.
Good advise.

 

[diagem]

Date: 2/19/2008 3:47:32 PM
Author: CaptAubrey

Date: 2/19/2008 3:43:10 PM
Author: strmrdr

Date: 2/19/2008 3:36:54 PM

Author: DiaGem


BTW..., it cant stop amazing me the amounts/quantities of rare intense/vivid colored Diamonds that seem to be saturating the markets...

If my memory serves me correctly..., it was not like that a few years back..., I must wonder....

me too the word starts with an S and ends with an E and stinks.

''Stockpile''?

Maybe, but there is also a lot of synthetic/treated pink melee out there, and not all of it is being sold honestly. In such small sizes, they are also difficult to identify, even for the labs. Another reason consumers (and jewelers inexperienced with colored diamonds) should not be sourcing this kind of stuff themselves.

The problem..., its not just melee''s I notice..., Stockpile is pretty thin...