DESCRIPTION: Like the heart of a blossoming flower revealed at the precise moment its petals unfold, this extraordinary pink diamond captures a tone that feels both intimate and alive. Its colour evokes the delicate centre of a blooming peony or cherry blossom, where layers of soft pink intensify towards a richer, more saturated core, creating a natural gradient that seems to breathe with light. Its most immediately captivating characteristic is its extraordinary natural heart shape. Two rounded upper lobes converge towards a distinctly pointed lower section, forming a remarkably recognisable heart silhouette without cutting, polishing or human intervention. This accidental natural geometry gives the specimen an exceptional emotional and aesthetic identity, transforming it into far more than a coloured rough diamond. This is not a diamond defined by rigid crystallographic symmetry, but by organic presence. The crystal forms a sculptural structure that remains subtly irregular while preserving the unmistakable outline of a heart. Its morphology feels naturally modelled rather than constructed, as though geological forces had shaped the symbolic form directly within the Earth. The surface is richly textured, composed of countless microcrystalline formations that give the diamond a granular, almost velvety appearance. These structures interact intensely with light, scattering reflections across the surface and producing a soft yet vibrant adamantine shimmer. Rather than sharp isolated flashes, the brilliance is diffused and luminous, enhancing the depth and warmth of the pink tone. Colour is the defining soul of this piece. A luxurious vivid pink dominates the crystal, ranging from delicate pastel areas to more concentrated regions where the saturation deepens into a richer rose hue. This variation is entirely natural and beautifully distributed, creating a sense of movement within the stone as though the colour itself had developed organically around its heart shaped architecture. Transparency is limited, yet this only enhances its character. Light does not pass cleanly through the diamond but instead activates its surface, illuminating the microcrystalline texture and reinforcing its tactile, almost living appearance. The result is a stone that glows rather than simply shines, offering a softer and more refined visual experience. The lustre remains distinctly adamantine, but is expressed in a more dispersed manner due to the textured natural surface. This creates a distinctive optical identity where brilliance and softness coexist beautifully across the two rounded lobes and pointed base. Sourced from the diamond rich region of Lunda Norte in Angola, this specimen reflects the extraordinary diversity of natural diamond formation. Unlike conventional gem grade crystals, it preserves its raw state, where vivid colour, granular texture and an exceptionally uncommon heart shaped morphology combine within one singular natural object. This is not merely a vivid pink diamond. It is a naturally formed symbol of colour, rarity and individuality, preserved in an unmistakable heart shape without any mechanical alteration. SPECIFICATIONS: • Weight: 0.09 g • Weight in carats: 0.45 ct • Dimensions: 4.5 × 4.5 × 3.5 mm • Origin: Lunda Norte, Angola • Gem material: Natural diamond • Crystal form: Natural rough diamond • Morphology: Naturally formed heart shaped crystal • Colour: Vivid Pink with tonal variation • Colour distribution: Irregular natural saturation gradient • Transparency: Translucent to opaque • Lustre: Adamantine • Surface features: Microcrystalline granular texture • Treatment: None • Condition: Natural, unpolished and untreated NOTABLE POINTS: • Unique natural heart shaped morphology Two rounded upper lobes and a pointed lower section create an immediately recognisable heart silhouette entirely formed by nature. • Luxurious natural Vivid Pink colour Displays a refined pink tone ranging from softer pastel areas to deeper rose saturation across the surface. • Exceptional symbolic visual identity The combination of vivid pink colour and natural heart geometry gives the specimen an unusually expressive character. • Rich microcrystalline surface A granular texture composed of countless natural formations enhances both light interaction and geological individuality. • Soft luminous brilliance Light is diffused across the surface, creating a glowing appearance rather than isolated sharp reflections. • Natural colour variation Subtle changes in saturation create depth and visual movement throughout the crystal. • Adamantine lustre with diffuse expression Maintains the distinctive reflective quality of diamond while presenting a softer optical character. • Completely natural formation The heart shape, colour and surface texture have received no cutting, polishing or artificial enhancement. • Balanced three dimensional architecture The heart silhouette remains clearly readable from its principal viewing angle while retaining natural depth. • Rare Angolan pink diamond specimen Combines natural pink colour with an exceptionally distinctive morphology from Lunda Norte. COLLECTOR’S INTEREST: Pink diamonds occupy a special position within the spectrum of natural diamonds, both for their scarcity and for the emotional resonance associated with their colour. This specimen advances that appeal considerably through its naturally developed heart shaped outline. The relationship between the vivid pink colour, textured adamantine surface and recognisable heart morphology creates an individual specimen that cannot be standardised or reproduced. Its value lies precisely in this natural convergence of colour and symbolic form. For collectors, it represents an especially memorable expression of natural diamond formation, preserving authenticity, individuality and an exceptionally personal visual identity. LAPIDARY POTENTIAL: Although selective cutting could theoretically be attempted, it would result in significant material loss and would permanently eliminate the naturally formed heart silhouette, surface texture and original colour distribution that define the specimen. In its present state, the diamond is particularly suited to preservation as a collector specimen or incorporation into bespoke jewellery where its natural heart shape can remain fully visible. Its greatest value lies in retaining the form created by nature, allowing its vivid pink colour and unmistakable heart shaped identity to remain completely intact. ——————- Shipping and Handling: All orders are shipped by Portuguese National Post and UPS • Dispatch time: within 1 to 3 business days after payment confirmation to Catawiki • Transit time service: between 2 to 5 business days within europe and worldwide, depending on destination national post. • A tracking number is always provided Photography and transparency: All photographs are taken under controlled lighting conditions using a macro lens, carefully selected to present each specimen as accurately as possible. No filters, colour enhancement, or artificial saturation are applied. The lighting setup uses a calibrated 5500K light source, replicating neutral daylight to reveal natural tones, surface features, and internal characteristics. 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