Basic Diamond Four C's – Diamond Color
- Diamonds, contrary to the usual belief, not only occur in the normal ‘white or colorless’ form, but they are also found in nature in various hues, ranging from rare pinks and blues, to even yellow’s.
- The presence of a color or tint is either desirable or undesirable and ultimately becomes an important factor in determining the value of the diamond.
- Pink and Blue diamonds for example are extremely rare in nature and hence are super-expensive. However, the presence of a yellow tint in white diamonds actually reduces their value.
- The GIA has set some grades based on the varying degrees of color present. These grades and their significance can be better understood from the following chart.
Colorless
D
E
F
These grades denote colorless diamonds. There is a slight color difference between the three grades but it can only be identified by a trained gemologist.
These diamonds should only be set in platinum or white gold, as yellow gold will negate the colorless feature.
Near Colorless
G
H
I
J
- These diamonds contain miniscule traces of coloration that are not visible to the naked eye, but can be detected by a trained gemologist.
They offer great value as their prices can be nearly half as much as those of higher grades.
Faint Color
K
L
M
- These diamonds usually have a yellow hue that is easily detected by the naked eye.
While these diamonds set in yellow or white gold may appeal to some, others may dislike the tint. They offer great value nevertheless.
Very Light Color
N
R
- These diamonds have a very prominent yellow or brownish tinge. While some may find this attractive, most people tend to dislike the amount of coloration. Hence, in spite of offering great value, these are not in demand.
Light Color
S
Z
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