Australian Champagne Diamond - 0.49 ct Round Brilliant Cut C8 | Loose Diamond

Why we chose this stone

This 0.49 ct loose Australian champagne diamond is cut as a round brilliant, the classic 57-facet design that returns light with maximum sparkle and fire. It was mined in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, where the Argyle mine produced some of the world’s most sought-after champagne and pink stones until it closed in 2020, which makes every stone from that source a finite and increasingly collectible piece of Australian history. The deep, rich tone sits at the far end of the champagne range and gives the diamond a warm, smouldering presence that feels distinctive next to colourless stones. At a compact size, it suits a solitaire, a pendant, or a collector’s parcel. It comes with a mine certificate of authenticity, and Hope Diamonds and Gemstones in Perth sells it as a loose stone only, so you can choose the setting that suits it best.