The Roman Malakov specializes in rare diamonds in white and natural colors. We have a large collection of high-carat items, in various cuts and colors.

What makes a diamond rare? It's a combination of size, color, cut, and overall quality. When a rough diamond is found, chances are that it'll be brown to white. "Fancy" colors, bright yellow, orange, reds, pinks, blues, and greens occur in nature, but they are very unusual. The rarest of naturally appearing colors in diamonds are blue, red, and pink. Only a few fancy diamonds in these colors are mined every year, which is why these can sell for up to $1 million per carat.

Even white diamonds can be rare. Most diamonds are yellowish, and the lighter they are in color, the rarer and more expensive they can be. Rare white diamonds are virtually colorless, with few or no flaws, and in high carat weights. But it's not just a diamond's color that makes it rare.

The shape and cut of a diamond can also affect its desirability. Rough diamonds are octagonal, and are cleft in the middle as the first step in the cutting process. So in order to use as much of the raw material as possible, most diamonds are cut into round shapes, and more than 75 percent of diamonds sold are round. More unusual shapes include ovals, marquises, pears, and even heart-shaped diamonds. The actual cutting and polishing of the diamond is extremely important. Creating a finished stone that is too deep or too shallow means that it won't sparkle as much, and it will be less valuable than one that has been well-cut.

The Roman Malakov has years of experience and great connections, so we can find diamonds in the rarest colors, highest carat weights, and most ideal cuts. Please check back soon for a searchable database of rare diamonds. And if you don't see what you're looking for, please contact us and we will find it for you!