… Or "colour" to the Brits out there (I am one of them, but I'm spelling it here as the American's do… when in Rome…).
When you can't see the diamond with your own eyes, it is very important to know what to expect should you choose a lower priced option and also what the top end diamond color grades mean in terms of visible beauty.
As you can see in the above table, and as you may already know, the top grades are D-F or "colorless". These are of course the most sought after diamonds and are of course the most expensive. G-J are "white", however are commonly split into G-H being "near colorless" and I-J as "white". The reason for this is that I-J diamonds tend to start to have visible discoloration, which is usually a very faint yellow. Set in a piece of jewelry, in some cases, there is very little difference between D and G color and therefore it is often recommended to opt for the lower option for value for money (if the price difference is significant).
What is right for you?
Tips from the eyes of a jewelry designer (not just a diamond expert).
D-F
• When you want the top quality.
• When your ring has high quality small diamonds.
• Usually best for white gold or platinum.
G-H
• When you want a white diamond.
• When you want the best value for money.
I-J
• Very well cut diamonds will have a completely white face, so recommended for jewelry where the face is shown more than the side.
• Best in yellow gold, also suitable in white gold or platinum solitaires.
• Recommended without high quality diamond accents.
• Recommended when on a budget and want a beautiful solitaire at the best price.
When you can't see the diamond with your own eyes, it is very important to know what to expect should you choose a lower priced option and also what the top end diamond color grades mean in terms of visible beauty.
As you can see in the above table, and as you may already know, the top grades are D-F or "colorless". These are of course the most sought after diamonds and are of course the most expensive. G-J are "white", however are commonly split into G-H being "near colorless" and I-J as "white". The reason for this is that I-J diamonds tend to start to have visible discoloration, which is usually a very faint yellow. Set in a piece of jewelry, in some cases, there is very little difference between D and G color and therefore it is often recommended to opt for the lower option for value for money (if the price difference is significant).
What is right for you?
Tips from the eyes of a jewelry designer (not just a diamond expert).
D-F
• When you want the top quality.
• When your ring has high quality small diamonds.
• Usually best for white gold or platinum.
G-H
• When you want a white diamond.
• When you want the best value for money.
I-J
• Very well cut diamonds will have a completely white face, so recommended for jewelry where the face is shown more than the side.
• Best in yellow gold, also suitable in white gold or platinum solitaires.
• Recommended without high quality diamond accents.
• Recommended when on a budget and want a beautiful solitaire at the best price.
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