Natural Color Pink Diamonds

​​Color diamonds, often referred to as fancy color diamonds, are gemstones that exhibit vibrant hues beyond the traditional colorless range. These diamonds derive their colors from chemical impurities, structural anomalies, or exposure to natural elements during formation.

A color diamond is a natural diamond whose hue falls outside the colorless range. These colors form due to geological conditions such as lattice distortion, trace elements, or exposure to natural radiation. Pink diamonds belong to the category of fancy color diamonds, defined by the presence of a clear and stable color that remains visible to the naked eye.

Want to know more about the history of diamonds? Use our diamond encyclopedia to discover the origins of diamond colors and learn about the grading process.

Natural pink diamonds are amongst the rarest and most coveted color diamonds. There are numerous hues associated with pink diamonds, including fancy pink, fancy orangy pink and fancy deep pinkish brown. Their unique coloration, association with love and romance, and scarcity make them one of the most sought-after diamond colors.

Langerman classifies pink diamonds with natural descriptive terms to help clients visualise each shade. These include Baby Pink, Raspberry, Old Rose, and Burgundy, each representing a distinct point within the pink spectrum.

Natural pink diamonds ​are​ more expensive than colorless diamonds or other more accessible colors such as brown diamonds. The pricing of a diamond takes into account four crucial factors, commonly known as the 4C's: Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carats. The intensity and purity of the diamond's hue (Color), its ​transparency/flawlessness​​​ (Clarity), the precision of its cut (Cut), and its weight measured in carats (Carats) all play pivotal roles in determining its value. 

Vivid and pure pink tones are very desired, especially in larger sizes. Diamonds with secondary hues such as brown or orange can offer beautiful alternatives that are more accessible and still highly desirable.

Read more: The 4Cs - Color, Clarity, Cut and Carats.

Pink diamonds are generally more expensive than most white diamonds and many other fancy color diamonds because they are exceptionally rare. However, pricing varies significantly depending on color intensity, carat weight, clarity, and secondary hues.

Lighter pink diamonds or stones with brownish or orangy modifiers can offer a more accessible entry point into the world of natural pink diamonds while still retaining the rarity and individuality that make them so desirable.

Yes, our natural pink diamonds are real diamonds. When a diamond is labeled as “natural,” it indicates that no treatment has altered its color. Pink diamonds stand out as unique because, unlike many other color diamonds, they lack trace elements. Instead, their pink hue results from distortions within the diamond’s crystal lattice caused by intense heat and pressure after the stone’s formation.

Pink diamonds appear in a wide range of natural shades. At Langerman, these shades are described using terms that reflect their visual qualities and help distinguish subtle differences:

• Baby Pink – a soft, delicate pastel pink
• Pink - a classic and pure tone that sits at the center of the pink spectrum
• Old Rose – vintage-inspired pink with brownish or earthy undertones
• Raspberry – a vivid, saturated pink with rich berry tones
• Burgundy – a deep pink with red undertones

Pink diamonds may display modifying colors such as purple, orange, or brown. These variations contribute to the diversity of the pink diamond spectrum and offer clients a wide range of visual expressions.

Pink diamonds are some of the rarest and most sought-after diamonds in the world. Here are some of the most famous pink diamonds: 

1. The Pink Star Diamond, weighing 59.6 carats, sold for $71.2 million at auction in 2017.
2. The Graff Pink Diamond,  sold for $46 million in 2010 after being acquired and re-cut by Laurence Graff.
3. The Daria-i-Noor, meaning “Sea of Light,” is one of the world’s largest pink diamonds at approximately 182 carats.
4. Noor-Ul-Ain Pink Diamond, forms part of the Iranian Crown Jewels and weighs around 60 carats.

Pink diamonds originate from mines across the world, including:

• Australia (Argyle Mine): The most famous source of intense pinks.
• Brazil: Known for producing pink diamonds with warm undertones.
• India: Historically associated with soft pink and rose-color stones.
• Canada: A modern source offering high-clarity pink diamonds.

Our collection of pink diamonds comes from ​mines ​worldwide including the renowned Argyle mine in Australia, a major source of the world's pink diamonds. Although the Argyle Mine has now closed, Langerman continues to have pink diamonds that were sourced from there.