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12.27-Carat "Majestic Pink Diamond" ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from About Us] 08/06/2012
...-26. M.S. Rau describes the stone as displaying a pure pink hue. The diamond was graded Natural Fancy Pink color with VVS1 clarity and classified as Type IIa by GIA....... Type IIa diamonds account for less than 2% of world diamond production and are highly coveted for their superior transparency and chemical purity....... Famous Type IIa diamonds include the Cullinan I and the Koh-i-Noor. While high profile pink diamonds have led auctions in recent years, the "Majestic Pink" is the largest available on the market today... Read More »

12.27 Carat Majestic Pink Diamond Goes on Sale for $7.85 Million ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from About Us] 08/06/2012
.... The Majestic Pink is graded as a Type IIa diamond—one of only a handful of that type of pink diamond known to exist in the world......—and is set in 18k rose gold and platinum. A Type IIa designation means that the diamond lacks any trace of nitrogen, which can give a diamond a yellow tint, giving the stone greater optical transparency. Tags: Majestic | pink diamond... Read More »

Pink Brilliance: The Majestic Pink Diamond Ring ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from About Us] 08/06/2012
.... It's hardly surprising that this pink diamond is currently taking centre-stage in the diamond market. Set in an antique Cartier platinum and 18 carat rose gold mounting that even features Cartier's sign, the Majestic Pink Diamond is GIA-certified as Type IIa....... A Type IIa certification implies this diamond has a completely natural and pure hue, and has little or no impurities... Read More »

$7.8 Million, 12-Carat Pink Diamond on Display in Person and Online ~ M.S. Rau Antiques

[from About Us] 08/06/2012
...,” it has characteristics that are among the most desirable and rare in fancy colored diamonds, including VVS1, Type IIa designation....... Type IIa colored diamonds are among the most desirable by collectors because they rarely contain internal imperfections and are famous for their color... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » 2013 » February

...? It all has to do with color. More accurately, their value lies in their amazing lack of color. Golconda diamonds are graded as Type IIa, which means that the stone is totally void of nitrogen......Pearl Peridot Quartz Ruby Sapphire Spinel Tanzanite Tourmaline Turquoise Type Bracelets Brooches/Pins Earrings Men Miscellaneous Necklace Pendants Rings Watch Maker Buccellati Buccellati, Mario Bvlgari... Read More »

The official weblog of M.S. Rau Antiques » Jewelry

...? It all has to do with color. More accurately, their value lies in their amazing lack of color. Golconda diamonds are graded as Type IIa, which means that the stone is totally void of nitrogen......Pearl Peridot Quartz Ruby Sapphire Spinel Tanzanite Tourmaline Turquoise Type Bracelets Brooches/Pins Earrings Men Miscellaneous Necklace Pendants Rings Watch Maker Buccellati Buccellati, Mario Bvlgari... Read More »