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Rare Chameleon Diamonds
Fancy colored diamonds that have the unusual characterisitic of changing color when exposed to daylight are know in the diamond trade as "chameleon" diamonds. These strange diamonds are among the most unusual of all gemstones due to there unique characteristic of undergoing a color change due to thermal variations. The most typical way to see this phenomenon is to place the diamond in a dark cool place for a couple of days. After the couple of days, look at the diamond in low light conditions, then take the diamond to a warmer place in similar light conditions and carefully watch the color change. The color change might be very subtle but if observed carefully it should be noticeable. These are very rare gems and are accompanied by a GIA certificate that states that they are a "chameleon" diamond. AfricaGems has a nice selection of brown diamonds, cognac diamonds, yellow diamonds , orange diamonds and greenish diamonds. If a fancy colored chameleon diamond isn't for you, please take a moment to check out our wonderful selection of certifed loose diamonds.
Fancy colored diamonds that have the unusual characterisitic of changing color when exposed to daylight are know in the diamond trade as "chameleon" diamonds. These strange diamonds are among the most unusual of all gemstones due to there unique characteristic of undergoing a color change due to thermal variations. The most typical way to see this phenomenon is to place the diamond in a dark cool place for a couple of days. After the couple of days, look at the diamond in low light conditions, then take the diamond to a warmer place in similar light conditions and carefully watch the color change. The color change might be very subtle but if observed carefully it should be noticeable. These are very rare gems and are accompanied by a GIA certificate that states that they are a "chameleon" diamond. AfricaGems has a nice selection of brown diamonds, cognac diamonds, yellow diamonds , orange diamonds and greenish diamonds. If a fancy colored chameleon diamond isn't for you, please take a moment to check out our wonderful selection of certifed loose diamonds.
