Diamond Color
Color is graded using an alphabetic scale running from D to Z. It is widely accepted that a colorless diamond is best. It is important to note that a poor diamond color can affect the brightness and brilliance of a diamond.
The scale starts at D because it is believed that diamonds of A, B and C quality may still be found.
The diamond color scale below illustrates the color of a diamond and the corresponding code.
Diamond Color Scale
Diamond Color Grading Table
The following grading table gives the official grade, color and accurate comments of the various diamond color grades.
|
Grade |
Color |
Comments |
|
D |
Absolutely colorless |
Colorless diamond. A high quality diamond. |
|
E |
Colorless |
Color is detectable with close inspection. A high quality diamond. |
|
F / G |
Near colorless |
Color is noticeable when compared to other diamonds. |
|
H / I |
Noticeable color |
Color is detectable using naked eye. |
|
J / K |
Noticeable color |
Color is detectable using naked eye. |
|
L to Z |
Noticeable color |
Color is detectable using naked eye. |
