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For many people it comes as a surprise to learn that diamonds come in all colors of the rainbow, but perhaps the most striking color is blue. Naturally occurring colored diamonds are extremely rare and their scarcity is reflected in their value, which unfortunately puts them out of most people's price range.

Geologists haven't quite made their minds up as to exactly how blue diamonds get their color, but blue diamonds found in the Argyle Mine in Australia were found to contain an unusually high hydrogen atom count.

The Hope Diamond is the world's biggest and best-known blue diamond. Since being discovered in 17 th century India , the stone weighing 45.52 carats has enjoyed so many historical ups and downs that it's believed to be cursed. The Hope Diamond certainly didn't do France 's King Louis XVI any favours (he was beheaded); however it did help the English monarchy out of a spot of bother by clearing King George IV's deathbed debts. The Hope Diamond now belongs to the Smithsonian Institution.

Anyone considering buying a natural blue diamond should bear in mind that there are several processes which can change the color of a diamond and that it's important to make sure that you are supplied with all the correct paperwork. Remember that if someone is offering you a 'natural' blue diamond at a price that's too good to be true, the chances are that it isn't natural. Greatly cheaper yellow diamonds can be irradiated and heat treated to change their color to a more marketable one. Reputable dealers will tell you if their diamonds have been treated.

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