The Purple Orchid diamond comes 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 generate interest from the appropriate buying parties.

The chief diamond buyer at Leibish & Co., Shmulik Polnauer, was informed that this unbelievable rough diamond had been found, and he flew to India to see it for himself in person. After four days of negotiations, the owners, who choose to remain anonymous, came to an agreement with Shmulik, 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 a once in a lifetime 3.37 carat Fancy Intense Pink Purple cushion shaped diamond with VS2 clarity, 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 and Gem Fair.

To learn more:  http://www.leibish.com/purple-diamonds