Firestone Diamonds recovers largest fancy yellow diamond to date

Firestone Diamonds 54 Carat Fancy Yellow Rough Diamond

Firestone Diamonds has recovered a 54 carat intense fancy yellow, sawable diamond from its Liqhobong mine in Lesotho.

“The Liqhobong mine has become known for its fancy yellow stones but this one is the largest we’ve recovered so far and is therefore quite special,” says Firestone Diamonds CEO Paul Bosma.

Although certain segments of the diamond market are currently struggling, the demand for unique natural stones remains positive,” he says.

The 54 carat diamond will go on sale at the next tender scheduled to take place during September 2019.

The recovery of its latest fancy yellow diamond follows the recovery of a 72 carat diamond which was recovered together with a 22 carat makeable white stone, followed by an 11 carat fancy light-pink stone in April.

Source: miningreview

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Canary Diamond

vividly bright-yellow fancy colour diamond

A Canary Diamond is a highly sought-after type of fancy yellow diamond known for its rich, intense yellow hue. These diamonds get their vibrant colour from the presence of nitrogen, which absorbs blue light and allows yellow to be the dominant visible colour.

Key Features of Canary Diamonds:
Intense Yellow Colour

Unlike lower-grade yellow diamonds, canary diamonds exhibit a deep, pure yellow shade with strong saturation.
The term “canary” is an unofficial trade name used to describe Fancy Intense Yellow or Fancy Vivid Yellow diamonds, the highest-quality yellow diamonds.
Rarity and Value

Fancy yellow diamonds make up only a small percentage of mined diamonds, and the Fancy Vivid Yellow variety (the purest canary shade) is even rarer.
Their value depends on colour intensity, carat weight, clarity, and cut.
Grading by the GIA

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) classifies yellow diamonds into different intensities:
Faint Yellow
Very Light Yellow
Light Yellow
Fancy Light Yellow
Fancy Yellow
Fancy Intense Yellow (Canary Diamond Category)
Fancy Vivid Yellow (Most Valuable Canary Diamonds)
Famous Canary Diamonds

The Tiffany Yellow Diamond (128.54 carats) – One of the world’s largest and most famous canary diamonds, owned by Tiffany & Co.
The Allnatt Diamond (101.29 carats) – A renowned Fancy Vivid Yellow diamond.
Investment Potential

Due to their beauty, rarity, and growing demand in the luxury jewelry market, high-quality canary diamonds are considered an excellent investment.