![]() It is also important to compare diamonds under 'white light' and against a white background, in order to be accurate. It is important to have the low ( or high ) end of each color, in order to match the diamond in question to its right color. It is imperative to have comparison brilliants in order to grade colors visually. I and J colors carry a slight trace of color ( generally a slight yellowish tint ).Īny color below J has a Clear trace of color ( a non negligible yellow tint ). To the naked eye, any color above (I ) color can be considered colorless. The diamond color chart begins at D (colorless) and ends at Z (light yellow)ĭ and E colors are considered 'Exceptional White + ( D) and Exceptional White ( E). Most jewelers use the GIA Diamond Color Grading Scale, and it’s recommended for customers to do the same to better understand the subtle differences in color a diamond may have, and to better assess the quality and value of a diamond. White gold or platinum settings usually require higher grade color diamond, whereas a yellow gold setting takes away from the yellow tint of a lower grade diamond. Likewise, diamonds graded J through M may have a very faint hue of yellow, but with the right jewelry piece and diamond cut, the color may look less obvious (although it barely visible is to begin with). The most common color grades are G through I, as they are more abundant in nature, and thus much more affordable.Īlthough diamonds of these grades does have a hint of color, it generally isn’t visible to the naked and untrained eye. D-Z diamonds are sometimes also referred to as white diamonds.įancy colored diamonds, although most are irradiated and color enhanced, do not follow this grading scale, and often are less valuable because when naturally colored they are extremely rare. Diamond with grade ‘Z’ will have a light yellow or brown tint, and therefore will not reflect light as well as a colorless diamond. This is the main reason why the most valuable diamonds have little to no detectable color.įind below our tips to select the best colors for your budgetĭiamonds are graded under very precise viewing conditions and often compared to a diamond of a known color grade to ensure very few differences within a color grade.Ī diamond absent of color is grade ‘D’ and the more color that is present in the diamond, the further along the alphabet it’s grade travels. If color is present in the diamond this ability to reflect light will be reduced. ![]() Due to the many prismatic facets a colorless diamond will have much more "fire" ( will reflect more light). The diamond color has a big impact on its appearance. After diamond cut , color is the second most important quality aspect to consider when choosing a diamond. ![]()
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