Pink diamonds, which have long been highly popular as center stones for engagement rings and anniversary jewelry, are a gemstone that stands out distinctly even among colored diamonds. However, in recent years, the voices saying 'I want one, but it's hard to find a good stone' have been increasing rapidly.
The reason is simple. Australia'sArgyle Minemine, which supplied over 90% of the world's pink diamonds, closed in 2020.
Why does the closure of the Argyle mine have such a major impact?
The Argyle mine operated for nearly 40 years, but mining was discontinued because the extraction costs no longer justified the yield of gem-quality diamonds, and the ore deposits had become too deep. This mine was a global source for rare colored diamonds such as pink, red, purple, and violet, and was virtually the only stable supply source capable of consistently delivering vivid and intensely colored pink diamonds to the market.
While other mines do produce pink diamonds, the inclusion of impurities varies, making the color tend to be lighter. Opportunities to encounter stones with the strong and vivid color saturation of Argyle diamonds are extremely limited.
In other words, what appears on store shelves or circulates in the market today is almost entirely "previously mined inventory," and no new stones are being produced. In particular, center stone-grade diamonds around 0.3ct with strong coloration (Fancy Intense or higher) are becoming increasingly difficult to obtain year by year.
Still, if you ”search,” good stones are still out there
Among all of this, the only stone currently in our inventory is"0.200ct Fancy Light Pink VS-2"It is.
This stone has a delicate hue, but its charm lies in the natural nuance of pink that only a natural gemstone can possess.
Right now, we can only show you this one loose stone. It's impossible to predict when a stone with the same color and grade will arrive next. It's truly a once-in-a-lifetime stone that only those fortunate customers who encounter it can choose.
Still, you don't have to give up on "pink" itself
Many people are drawn to pink diamonds not so much for the diamond material itself, but for "the beauty of the color pink." At our store, we also introduce pink spinel and padparadscha sapphire as stones you can choose based on the charm of the color itself.
Padparadscha Sapphire (Oval Cut)
A rare color among sapphires where pink and orange blend together. Its gentle, sunset-like hue shimmers at your fingertips.
Pink Spinel (Cushion Cut)
Pink Spinel (Cushion Cut): Possessing transparency that rivals diamond, its charm lies in the clear color unique to natural gemstones. The rounded corners of the cushion cut further enhance the softness of the color.
Both stones were carefully selected by our team after viewing each piece in person at the Tucson Gem Show in Arizona, which we visit every year for purchasing. Because these are one-of-a-kind pieces chosen with careful attention to the balance of color, transparency, and cut rather than bulk purchases, they have a unique appearance you won't find anywhere else.
Our original design ”Verse” engagement ring made with a customer's own padparadscha sapphire
Colored stones, including pink diamonds, have strong individual characteristics, and the impression can vary greatly even with the same color. Why not focus on your feeling that "I love pink" and search for the stone that attracts you most, without being limited by the material itself? If you're interested, please visit our store for a consultation.
