Fancy White
~500 in natural-color study; published approximation
exact lifetime count: not publicly disclosed
- Fancy Deep—
- Fancy Vivid—
- Fancy Intense—
- Fancy$480/ct · 1.01 ct · 2026
- Fancy Light—
| Intensity | Included n | Median $/ct | Mean $/ct | Low – high | Since 2020 | Qualified | Study stones | Share of cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fancy Light | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fancy | — | — | — | — | — | $480 · n=1 | 500 | — |
| Fancy Intense | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fancy Vivid | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Fancy Deep | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
methodologyshow
Study sample, not lifetime total. Most received identification/origin reports. Fancy White is distinct from D–F colorless; the auction example is IGI and remains Qualified.
| ID | Intensity | Lot / stone | Carats | Clarity | Sale | Realised | USD / ct | Status | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A335 | Fancy | Loose radiant Fancy White diamond Lot marked Sold at EUR 420. Auction ran 7–11 August 2026; last winning bid timestamp 11 August. GIA number and natural diamond stated. Hammer-only result kept separate from premium-inclusive observations. | 1.01 ct | I2 | Catawiki Online · 11 Aug 2026 | EUR 420 $485 · FRED USD per local unit; sale date | $480 | Qualified | lot · result · fx |
| A59 | Fancy | Michael Youssoufian Fancy White ring IGI M1E69440, not GIA. Removed from all pricing counts under the GIA-only requirement. Prior note: Natural Fancy White confirmed by IGI. Qualified because the lab is not GIA; large rose-cut diamond surround and pink accents included. | 8.46 ct | Not assigned | Christie's Dubai · 1 Nov 2007 | USD 37,000 $37,000 · USD as reported | $4.4k | Excluded | lot |
Approximately 500 Fancy White study diamonds (R33). Figure 6 covers 2008–2016; separate combined submissions statement extends to 2019.
Fancy White is distinct from D–F colorless. Many receive identification/origin reports rather than full grading reports.
| ID | Cohort | Intensity bin | Stones | Share | Period · scope | Limits | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S065 | White | Fancy | 500 | — | 2008–2016, figure 6 Exact hue; natural-color study | Often identification/origin reports rather than full grading. Fancy White differs from colorless. Treated black excluded. No other intensity labels in this classification. | Abstract and figure 6; GIA Evidence row 39 |
Approximately 500, directly stated. Often identification/origin reports rather than full grading reports.