GIA cert. Argyle Pink Diamond - 0.27ct - Pear cut Fancy Purplish Pink / SI2 clarity loose diamond GIA 1152197788

GIA-certified 0.27 carat pear cut natural fancy purplish pink diamond from the Argyle mine in Australia. GIA Report #1152197788.

Laser inscribed Argyle serial number and GIA cert number.

Certification: GIA Report #1152197788

This 0.27 carat fancy purplish pink diamond represents an exceptional example of natural pink diamond coloration, a phenomenon occurring in less than 0.01% of all diamonds mined globally. The GIA certificate confirms natural color origin without any artificial treatment, ensuring the pink hue results entirely from rare lattice distortions within the diamond's crystal structure during formation. The "Fancy Purplish Pink" designation indicates a primary pink color with secondary purplish modifying tone, creating a sophisticated cool-toned pink aesthetic highly prized by collectors. The "Even" color distribution notation confirms the pink coloration extends uniformly throughout the stone rather than concentrating in specific zones, maximizing visual impact. At SI2 clarity, this diamond contains inclusions described as clouds, pinpoints, and surface graining visible under 10x magnification but potentially eye-clean depending on inclusion location. The pear brilliant cut measures 5.11 x 3.41 x 2.35mm with 54% table and 69% depth, proportions that optimize color retention while maintaining adequate brilliance. Medium blue fluorescence may cause the diamond to glow softly under UV light, a characteristic that can enhance or slightly modify appearance depending on lighting conditions. The laser inscription "GIA 1152197788, A 41660" permanently etched on the girdle provides permanent identification matching the certificate.

Fancy pink diamonds rank among the world's rarest and most valuable-colored diamonds, with natural pink coloration occurring through plastic deformation of the crystal lattice during the diamond's journey to Earth's surface. The Argyle mine in Western Australia, which closed in 2020 after producing over 90% of the world's pink diamonds, has made natural pinks increasingly scarce and valuable.