Purple Diamonds

Purple Diamonds

Natural purple diamonds appear as reddish-blue and has light and dark color shades. Purple diamonds initially form as white crystals underground before changing color under intense pressure and heat.
Purple diamonds are tetrahedral in form with uneven fractures across its structure. These gems are perfect as adornments on luxury jewelry like necklaces, wristwatches, and other accessory pieces.

Purple diamonds are pure carbon with a solid Mohs’ rating of 10, making it the strongest gemstone known to man. The gem doesn’t conduct electricity properly, is a poor heat conductor, has a high resistance to pressure, and glitters well when it encounters light.

See more vital information about these gemstones below and get every detail you need to know if these crystals are perfect for your collection.

History of Purple Diamonds

Diamonds have been in use for more than 6000 years since ancient Indian civilizations retrieved the crystals for religious activities. Further exploration of the earth’s resources for over two centuries have discovered many colored variations of pure carbon diamonds.

Enhanced crystals have also become quite popular since scientists perfected the process to improve the color of diamonds after the mid-twentieth century. Purple diamonds now come in different color shades and are available in various sizes and carat weights.

How are Purple Diamonds Made?

Purple diamonds take shape under intense heat and pressure. The process – called lattice disruption – occurs when carbon crystals begin to form and experience significant heat and pressure below ground.

The combination of heat and pressure on these crystals cause a reaction that makes a crystal lattice with enough properties to absorb light rays. These rays distort colorless diamonds, giving them different shades of purple depending on how much absorption occurs.

Uses of Purple Diamonds

Natural and enhanced purple diamonds are perfect adornments on necklaces, earrings, wedding bands, and other beautiful jewelry. Colored gemstones aren’t useful for much else as they are too expensive or inappropriate for some purposes. Colorless diamonds have several use cases and costs more than colored gemstones.

Chemical Properties of Purple Diamonds

• Hardness (Mohs’ Scale): 10
• Density: 3.5 – 3.53 g/cm3
• Refractive Index: 2.418 (@ 500 nm)
• Dispersion: Low (0.044)
• Heat Resistance: 690°C to 840°C
• Fracture: Irregular/Uneven
• Specific Gravity: 3.52 g/cm3

Maintenance Tips for Purple Diamonds

Purple diamonds are attractive and give out a unique glitter unavailable on many other gemstones. Some of the most efficient methods to maintain the appearance and brilliance of your purple gemstones are:

Steam cleaners – You can use a steam cleaner on your gemstone’s surface before wiping off drt and grime with a cotton cloth

Liquid soap and water – A mix of liquid soap and water can help you remove stubborn dirt and other stains from your diamond’s surface

Ultrasonic cleaner – These cleaners are high-end tools for wiping off deep-seated dirt from jewelry pieces. Don’t use an ultrasonic cleaner if you don’t know how it works; it might damage your priceless gem.

Commercial jewelry cleaning solution – Spray the cleaner on your purple diamond and clean off dirt, oils, and grime from its surface and joints. Jewelry cleaners that contain ammonia (NH3) may damage your gemstones if they are color-enhanced.

Speak with an experienced jeweler to help you choose the best cleaning solution to retain your gemstone(s) glitter for as long as you want.