NATURAL COLORED DIAMOND 0.26 CT | CLARITY: SI1 | CUT: RADIANT
Official appraiser’s valuation: $2,829 gross (approx. 11,300 PLN gross)
DOCUMENTATION AND EXPERT APPRAISAL:
Certificate: The diamond comes with a Certificate from an Appraiser of the Polish Gemmological Society (Diamond Sky, a company operating on the Polish market for 30 years) featuring a catalog photo and a QR code.
Expert: Jan Karaszkiewicz—a distinguished expert on colored gemstones, a highly regarded diamond appraiser, and Secretary General of the Polish Gemmological Society.
Net appraisal value: 2,300 USD
Gross valuation: 2,829 USD
DIAMOND SPECIFICATIONS:
Weight: 0.26 CT
Clarity: SI1
Color: Fancy Orange
Dimensions: 4.12 x 2.98 x 2.10 mm
Cut Type and Shape: Radiant
Proportions / Symmetry: Very Good / Very Good
Finish / Cut Grade: Very Good / Very Good
INVESTMENT AND JEWELRY POTENTIAL:
Appreciation in Value: Prices for fancy-color diamonds show a strong, long-term upward trend, significantly outpacing the price increases of colorless diamonds. This is due to their extreme rarity—it is estimated that for every 1,000 carats of colorless diamonds mined, there is only 1 carat of fancy-color diamonds. The high SI1 clarity, combined with a rare, pure orange fancy color, makes this specimen a sought-after alternative asset and a safe haven that protects capital against inflation.
Rarity and Supply: The closure of key mines (such as Argyle in Australia) has drastically reduced the global availability of new specimens, ensuring their uniqueness in the collector’s market. Diamonds are characterized by a very high concentration of wealth in a small volume, facilitating portfolio diversification regardless of economic turmoil. The modern radiant cut, with its brilliance and geometric elegance, beautifully highlights and enhances the depth of this stone’s color.
Uses: A diamond can serve as a stable capital investment or be set in a unique ring or pendant. Setting the stone in a jewelry mount significantly increases the final value of the finished piece.
