Colour Descriptors for the Brown Diamond

Imagem da notícia: Colour Descriptors for the Brown Diamond

On the first day of the Chinese year of the Tiger (2nd of February 2022), I bring you the Tiger Eye Diamond and, because learning is fascinating, let’s discuss the colour descriptors of the brown diamond. Diamonds of certain colours or hues have been assigned romantic descriptors, such as 19th century “Cape” for yellow coloured stones.

In the case of the 61.56 carat Tiger Eye Diamond, the colour is clearly brown and has been described as a “Cognac” diamond, a rather visual comparison, refined and tasteful like the special liqueur from the Cognac region of France.

Read the full opinion of Rui Galopim de Carvalho, in the magazine JoiaPro 88.

10 de August, 2022
AtualidadeOurivesaria

Notícias relacionadas

Portugal, a luxury destination? It depends on who you ask

On 22 July, we held the 3rd JoiaPro Meeting, an initiative that brought together 27 goldsmithing and jewellery professionals for a working lunch dedicated to sharing ideas, experiences and challenges in the sector. One of the topics up for debate was the question: “Portugal, a luxury destination?”

Ler mais 9 de October, 2026
Atualidade

Alma do Fio unveils the first Braguesa Guitar in Filigree

Alma do Fio – the Association of the Filigree Art of Portugal – made history at the 5th Música d’Ponte Festival by presenting the first Viola Braguesa in filigree, a piece created by artisan Inês Maria Barbosa of the company Inês Barbosa. After several weeks in which only an idea had been shared, the moment came to reveal what was taking shape.

Ler mais 7 de October, 2026
Atualidade