Fancy colour diamonds are a quality of rarity!

 

The NDC report attempted to suggest how rare are FCDs 

According to the Natural diamonds Council [NDC]’s Diamond Reports, Fancy Colour Diamonds [FCDs]- A series of reports uncovering the trends, origins and unique impacts of the ultimate Natural Gemstone; fancy colour diamonds are a quality of rarity. And the report attempted to suggest how rare are fancy colour diamonds.  

There are varying estimates on what percentage of rough diamonds contain any fancy colour, although all agree it’s a small single-digit percentage. An even smaller fraction makes it through the polishing process with that colour intact. Of course, the rarity is even greater for certain colours than for the broader category, as some colours only account for a small fraction of all fancy colours.

Rarity is one of the most compelling qualities that attracts collectors and jewellery buyers to fancy colour diamonds. But it is difficult to pin down. 

Some factors that contribute to rarity are controlled, such as the diamonds’ cut. The most significant elements are dictated by nature, such as the hue, the intensity of the tone and saturation, the size, and the presence or absence of inclusions.  

The value of fancy colour diamonds has been relatively resilient during periods of market volatility, highlighting their dual purpose as a luxury product and a store of value. 

Data by the FCRF signal that pinks have been the strongest performing colour since 2005, followed by blues. As they exist in greater volumes than pinks and blues, yellows have a more commercial element to them. “In a modern affluent society where almost anything can be purchased, owning a rare fancy colour diamond serves as a statement of individualism, highlighting the power of an unattainable luxury that preserves one's unique identity. Eden Rachminov, Author of the Fancy Color Diamond Book.