Are you willing to trade in your nest egg, because that is what a fancy colored diamond of substantial carat size and great color would cost. Any naturally pigmented diamond remotely affordable is a treated diamond. A real diamond that is a naturally colored diamond with substantial carats can cost upwards of 18 thousand per carat/point. If you have any doubts, about the purchase, of a fancy colored diamond ask the selling business to provide any supporting documentation from a respected grading laboratory. You will have to pay for the certificate since it is provided by a third party. Do not take a business originated jewel appraisal that is given at no charge for such paperwork may not be worth the paper is written on. Keep in mind that the extra cost will stablish confidence in your purchase. Since, you will be paying considerable amount of cash for a unusually pigmented diamond. Are there any other alternatives for those on a limited income that are interested on purchasing a fancy pigmented diamond? There are color treated diamonds. A colored diamond that has been treated for the hue must specify ?color treated? on the bill of sale. A color treated diamond ...