Color refers to the presence or absence of color in white diamonds.
Acting as a prism, a diamond can divide light into a spectrum of colors and reflect this light as colorful flashes called fire. Just as when looking through colored glass, color in a diamond will act as a filter, and will diminish the spectrum of color emitted. The less color in a diamond, the more colorful the fire and the better the color grade.
Diamonds are assigned color grades by comparing them to diamonds with color grades which have been certified by the GIA as master color comparison diamonds.
The GIA grades color alphabetically from D (totally colorless) to Z (yellow).
Color differences are very subtle and it is very difficult to see the difference between say, an E and an F. Therefore, colors are graded under controlled lighting conditions and are compared to a master set for accuracy. When determining the color of a diamond, it is crucial to see the diamond unmounted.
*The different colors could be presented in a chart or table - each letter the color it represents.
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| Champagne Diamonds are naturally colored diamonds that are produced in a wide range of colors from light straw to rich cognac. They have not been treated in any way - the color is completely Natural! | |
| Many diamond lovers maintain that they are much more lively and sparkling than the top whites. We will let you decide for yourselves as you browse through our collection... | |
| Please use the color on the picture as a reference only. The picture simply cannot do them justice as to the beauty of these gems. | |
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So How should I choose? |
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Color ultimately comes down to personal taste. | |
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Diamonds graded D through F are naturally the rarest and most expensive but you can purchase very attractive diamonds that are graded slightly less than colorless. | |
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Diamonds graded J through M might have a very very faint hint of yellow but this color can often be minimized by selecting the right jewelry in which to mount the diamond. | |
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If you prefer a warmer glow, a lower grade of color could also be the right choice for you. | |
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