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A brilliant oval-cut natural fancy yellow diamond, weighing 42.02 carats, VS1 clarity



With report 16309258 dated 26 September 2007 from the Gemological Institute of America stating that the diamond weighing 42.02 carats is fancy yellow, natural colour, VS1 clarity

With certificate 020000000968 dated 26 February 2008 from the De Beers Group stating that the 42.02 carat, oval shape diamond is inscribed with the Forevermark and individual identification number 7907270

Coloured Diamonds
Diamonds have the reputation of being the quintessentially colourless stone. Generally, they are more highly prized the "whiter" i.e. the more colourless they are. However this is not the whole story. Diamonds are actually found in a wide range of colours but some of them such as pink, green, dark blue and canary yellow are very rare and command a value of their own. In the trade they are known as, "fancies".

An absolutely pure, ‘white' or colourless diamond is composed of carbon atoms arranged in a perfect network, whereby none of the light falling on a diamond is absorbed by the stone; rather, it is internally reflected back to the viewer, giving the diamond a completely colorless appearance. Diamonds of such purity and atomic integrity, however, are not commonly known to exist. During their crystallization, diamonds absorb a number of atoms and impurities. These atoms interfere with the light waves and can, as is in the case of this diamond, create a beautiful colour.

Given the variety and scarcity of natural coloured diamonds, a special colour grading scale apart from the normal D to Z colour scale has established to classify and appraise the quality of their colour. Known as the fancy colour scale, it ranges from Faint to Fancy Vivid, describing the intensity of a coloured diamond in addition to the type of colour.

The 42.02 carat Forevermark Fancy Yellow Diamond

This stunning, naturally coloured and brilliant cut, fancy yellow diamond stands apart in a league of illustrious and famous fancy coloured diamonds, several of which, like the infamous Hope, trace their origins back to India. These include the mysterious Florentine, the Porges, the Red Cross, the Tiffany Yellow, the Allnatt, and the Incomparable, the third largest diamond ever cut.

Also known as canary diamonds, naturally yellow coloured stones such as this one, are extremely rare and valuable, representing only 0.1 percent of all natural diamonds. The yellow coloration is caused by the presence of large, even-numbered clusters of nitrogen atoms, which affect the way in which the stone absorbs and reflects light.

Forevermark
Rarer than rare, Forevermark diamonds are selected for their exceptional qualities. As a result, less than 1 percent of the world's diamonds are eligible to be Forevermark. Set apart for their exceptional cut, clarity, colour and size, Forevermark diamonds are crafted by a select group of Master Diamantaires to release their full beauty and brilliance. Each Forevermark diamond, including this one, is inscribed with the Forevermark icon and a unique identification number, using patented technology developed by the De Beers group. Invisible to the naked eye, this inscription proves that this diamond has met Forevermark standards: standards of quality and integrity: the individual number identifies it always to be uniquely yours. Forevermark diamonds are from sources which are committed to the highest standards of ethical integrity. They benefit the people, communities and countries from which they originate, and are a powerful force for development.Each Forevermark diamond can be traced back to source. It also promises that every diamond is a genuine, natural and untreated diamond whose quality, beauty and integrity have been protected at every step in its journey. There is an additional Forevermark promise – a grading report guaranteeing its precise cut, clarity, colour and size. Forevermark uses rigorous standards to establish and validate the unique characteristics and utmost quality of each diamond. The same meticulous care that goes into selecting Forevermark diamonds is also devoted to choosing the jewellers where they can be found. Forevermark diamonds can only be discovered in a few exclusive jewellers, who are each passionate about creating the finest designs inspired by these exceptional diamonds. Forevermark is part of the De Beers group of companies, the world's foremost diamond experts for over 120 years.

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