Fancy coloured diamonds are also termed as coloured diamonds by many. Unlike coloured gemstones which belong to various groups, species, and varieties, fancy coloured diamonds are diamonds except for their colour.
They are categorised by the hue (for example, pink), saturation (intensity of the hue), and brightness (the amount of light present). The diamonds that are used in everyday jewellery are usually from the Cape series which range from the letter D (Exceptional White+) to Z (Tinted Colour). The Cape series diamonds occur in the white, yellow and brown range. They are graded as per their tone and saturation.
Fancy coloured diamonds on the other hand can be more expensive than the Cape series diamonds due to their main hue or body colour. Fancy is a term added to the colour name when a diamond is of exceptional beauty and attractiveness. There are several conditions attached:
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