How Do Naturally Colored Diamonds Get Their Colors?
Diamonds with 100% natural color can be found in all colors of the rainbow. Their colors are caused by trace impurities of other minerals, exposure to radioactive minerals, or by irregular growth patterns within the crystal. Some of the most popular natural colors are shades and combinations of pink, blue, brown, yellow, orange, green, red, and all kinds of hues in-between. A few examples of how they get their colors are listed below. ***A variety of colors can be produced by irradiation or by artificial bombardment of electrons or neutrons. Electron bombardment produces a blue color, while neutron bombardment produces a green color. In turn, the enhanced blue and green colors can then be heat treated, which changes their color to yellow or brown. With the popularity and demand for colored Diamonds, many artificially colored Diamonds are being sold as natural. As with any Diamond you are buying, make sure you know what you are buying! The naturally colored Diamonds are very expensive,
