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What is a fancy diamond?

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What is a fancy diamond?
A fancy diamond is a diamond that exhibits a significant amount of color to be classified in a different category other than the D-Z color range. The diamond falls in a particular category based on it's color intensity. Below is the different categories for fancy colored diamonds: 1. Fancy Light 2. Fancy 3. Fancy Intense 4. Fancy Vivid Fancy diamond could also mean a fancy cut diamond. This means that it is a diamond that is not round cut. It can be an asscher, emerald, oval, princess, radiant, trillion, etc.
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GIA Certified 1.41 Carats Total Emerald Cut Diamond Halo Stud Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A fashionable pair of stud earrings showcasing two emerald cut diamonds weighing 1.41 carats total, certified by GIA as D-F Color, SI1 in Clarity. Each emerald cut diamond is surroun...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Cartier by Piaget Lapis Lazuli & Diamond Ladies' Watch in White Gold
By Piaget
Located in New York, NY
A rare limited edition Cartier by Piaget ladies' watch, showcasing an oval lapis lazuli dial encrusted with a diamond bezel. Diamonds weigh approximately 2.50 carats total with F col...
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Wrist Watches

Materials

Diamond, Lapis Lazuli, 18k Gold, White Gold

Cartier 1895 1.03 Carats Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum
By Cartier
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous engagement ring by Cartier from the 1895 collection, showcasing a 1.03 carats radiant cut diamond certified by GIA as G color and VVS1 clarity. Accented by a diamond encru...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Engagement Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

GIA Certified 5.43 Carat Total Pear and Round Diamond Dangle Drop Earrings
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A classy pair of drop earrings featuring pear-shaped diamonds suspended on GIA Certified round brilliant diamonds. The pear-shaped diamonds weigh 4.02 carats total, G-H Color, and SI...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Roman Malakov Alternating Princess Cut & Baguette Diamond Eternity Wedding Band
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A chic and sophisticated eternity wedding ring, showcasing baguette and princess cut diamonds, channel set in a polished platinum band. Baguette diamonds weigh 1.22 carats total whil...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wedding Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

Tiffany & Co. 0.36 Carat Total Round Cut Diamond Stud Earrings in Platinum
By Tiffany & Co.
Located in New York, NY
A dainty pair of stud earrings created by Tiffany & Co., showcasing round cut diamonds weighing 0.36 carat total with F color and VS clarity, set on a classic four prong setting. Fin...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Stud Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

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0.25 Carat Diamond Roman Warrior Intaglio Bangle Bracelet in Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
An interesting bangle bracelet showcasing three intaglios of a Roman warrior. The bracelet is accented by round brilliant diamonds with a total weight of 0.25 carats and finely made ...
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Late 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Bangles

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

1989 Patek Philippe Nautilus Wristwatch in Yellow Gold, Ref. 4700-051
By Patek Philippe
Located in New York, NY
An elegant Patek Philippe Nautilus crafted in 18K yellow gold, featuring a cream dial with diamond-set hour markers and a yellow gold bezel. Powered by the Quartz Caliber E19 movemen...
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20th Century Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

6.24 Carat Diamond Floral Motif White Gold Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This bracelet features marquise cut diamonds set in a flower-like setting with a brilliant round diamond set after each link. Total weight of the marquise cut and round cut diamonds ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Tennis Bracelets

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Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold

Column Cuff Bangle Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold
Located in New York, NY
A classy cuff bangle bracelet, showcasing gold columns pieced together. Crafted in 18k yellow gold.
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Late 20th Century Unknown Retro Cuff Bracelets

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Roman Malakov 4.70 Carat French Cut Ruby & Diamond Bangle Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
An elegant bangle bracelet showcasing a row of french-cut rubies totaling 4.70 carats, framed by two rows of round brilliant-cut diamonds totaling 2.88 carats. All stones are set in ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Bangles

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 5.82 Carats Total Mixed-Cut Diamond Halo Fashion Bracelet
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
A stylish fashion bracelet showcasing mixed-cut diamonds with a total weight of 3.86 carats, each framed by a halo of round-cut diamonds and separated by four round brilliant-cut dia...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Roman Malakov 0.52 Carat Mixed-Cut Three-Stone Pendant Necklace in Yellow Gold
By Roman Malakov
Located in New York, NY
This gorgeous three-stone pendant necklace showcases cushion, marquise, and round brilliant-cut diamonds with a total weight of 0.52 carats. Measures 18 inches in length. Finely made...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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