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Press Release: Fancy color diamond and color diamond jewelry company Leibish & Co. is proud to announce that it has polished and will now present the once in a lifetime Purple Orchid diamond, a 3.37-carat, VS2, fancy intense pinkish-purple diamond. Purple diamonds of this color and clarity almost never appear in nature in this color intensity and weight. The Leibish Purple Orchid diamond The Purple Orchid diamond came from a mine in South Africa, one of the only mines where purple diamonds can be found in the world. Purple diamonds are few and far between and the really big ones or with the best color are even more rare. As it happens with all monumental diamond discoveries, the owners of the diamond traveled to many of the main diamond trading hubs to show it off and thus generate interest from the appropriate buying parties. 
Our chief diamond buyer, Shmulik Polnauer, was informed that this unbelievable rough diamond had been found, and he flew to India to see it for himself. After four days of negotiations, the owners, who choose to remain anonymous, came to an agreement with Polnauer and he bought it in the rough at a size of over 4 carats. After four months of carefully polishing the stone, the result is this once in a lifetime treasure, with the color of a gorgeous radiant purple orchid in full bloom. The $4 million diamond will be on display to the public for the first time at the upcoming September Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair. “The cause of purple in diamonds remains a mystery, which only adds to the glamour and attractiveness of diamonds like these,” said Leibish Polnauer, the president of Leibish & Co. “There is currently a huge demand for luxury items that are different and stand out, not something that everyone already has. There is nothing more unique on the market right now than color diamonds and this incredible purple diamond is more than a cut above the rest. There are very, very few diamonds on the market above 3 carats with purple as the main color, which is what makes this exquisite diamond so rare.” This South African diamond was carefully polished over a period of three months to reveal the amazing color within. The unveiling of this magical diamond couldn’t have happened at a better time, as this incredible color of the purple orchid happens to be the Pantone Color of the Year. In their own words, “Radiant orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple — one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, radiant orchid emanates great joy, love and health.” Purple diamonds are found in three major areas in the world – Russia, Brazil and South Africa. The diamonds from Russia display the lightest touch of blue – so poetic in that they remind us of the large cold, sweeping expanse of their interior. Brazil’s purples radiate a deep orange-pink color with a darkish palette as the color’s base. This of course brings to mind the stunning South American country’s vistas and grandiose sunsets. The purples and intense pinkish purples from South Africa display the absolute best brilliance and purple sparkle – the pinkish purple color from Kimberley, South Africa, like the purple orchid itself, is the absolute most appealing purple with a seductive purple color and inconceivable luster.
The crowning jewel of any Maharaja’s or Sheikh’s collection, this diamond is a true inspiration for collectors and investors alike, attracting the likes of some of the world’s most curious and privileged to gaze deep into its depths and never let go.
Founded in 1979, Leibish & Co. is the world's premier online resource for natural fancy color diamonds. Based in Ramat Gan, Israel, and with customers around the globe, Leibish enjoys an unparalleled reputation for integrity and service. The company offers a wide array of GIA-certified color diamonds as well as a unique collection of multi-colored diamond jewelry designed in-house. The Leibish & Co. website features a comprehensive knowledge center for the fancy color diamond industry, including informative articles and investment materials, and also offers a direct purchasing channel for global buyers. For more information, please visit www.leibish.com.
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