Famous Pink Diamonds of the World

Both scarce and popular, pink diamonds are extremely sought after and expensive. With the exception of a couple found in India, almost all of the world’s pink diamonds are now produced from one mine in Western Australia: the renowned Argyle Mine. This extreme rarity means that the gems discovered there are considered highly valuable. Have a look at some of the world’s most fascinating, expensive and large pink coloured diamonds!

The Star of the South

This beautiful diamond was cut into a cushion shape and is also known as Estrela do Sul, since it was found by a slave girl in a mine of the same name in Brazil in 1853. It weighs an impressive 128.48 carats (25.70 g) and is graded as a type IIa diamond, with a clarity of VS2 and a colour grading of light pinkish-brown. There is a white reflection of light from the diamond, whereas the refracted light has a definite rose tint which gives the stone a light pink and brown shade.