Ocean Paradise Diamond

This article is about the diamond. For the Chinese film, see Ocean Heaven.
Ocean Paradise
Weight 1.6 carats (0.32 g)
Color Fancy Green Blue
Cut Oval brilliant
Country of origin Brazil
Mine of origin unknown
Discovered 2012
Owner Nahshonov Group
Estimated value unknown

The Ocean Paradise is a diamond measuring 1.6 carats (0.32 g) after polish and was discovered in Brazil and currently owned by the Nahshonov Group. When discovered, it measured 6.43 carats (1.29 g). The Ocean Paradise is the second and one of the only natural diamonds known to the GIA to possess a blue-green hue (the first being the Ocean Dream Diamond owned by the Cora Diamond Corp., found in Central Africa), making it one of the rarest diamonds in the world.[1]

Classification

The color classification of the Ocean Paradise has been debated by various institutions. The Fancy classification was initially debated by the DHG Gemological Laboratory and the Gemmological Center of Moscow State University. The Ocean Paradise was rated in color as Fancy Greenish Blue by Moscow State University and Fancy Green Blue by DHG. (A blue-green colour is commonly seen in artificially enhanced diamonds, whose colour is imparted by various irradiation methods.) Both institutions have determined that the Ocean Paradise is oval shaped and has a clarity grade of VS2.

Discovery

The Ocean Paradise was discovered in Diamantina, Minas Gerais, Brazil in 2012.[2][3]

Value

Since the Ocean Paradise is one of the two of its class, its value cannot be accurately determined.[4] However, it is currently valued at $2.67 million according to the Gemological Institute of America, while its sister the Ocean Dream is valued at over $10 million.

See also

References

  1. ↑ Goldner, Chris T. (8 August 2013). "Ocean Paradise Diamond - Natural Green Blue Diamond". StAugustine.com. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  2. ↑ Lucas, Andy (2 July 2013). "Diamond Mining in Minas Gerais, Brazil". GIA. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  3. ↑ Swiecki, Rafal. "Historical Review of Diamond Geology and Mining". Diamond in Brazil. Alluvial Exploration & Mining. Retrieved 29 August 2013.
  4. ↑ Asgari, Pantea (28 December 2010). "Rarity & Value of Natural Green Diamonds". White Diamonds International. Retrieved 29 August 2013.

Further reading

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