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Color is considered the second most important aspect when choosing a diamond. Potential buyers usually notice the diamond’s cut first and then its color. Color is essential in purchasing diamonds of larger size. The additional light that reflects from larger diamonds can make the color more noticeable. Diamond shapes wit step facets like Asscher or Emerald, reflects less light and they usually show more color than other shapes.
A valuable diamond should be colorless in general. But there are times when you will encounter valuable fancy colored ones. In this case, we are discussing about the color of traditional diamonds. The diamond can divide light into a spectrum of colors and reflect this light as colorful flashes known as fire
Diamond color range varies from colorless to yellow tones. Colorless diamonds are generally more valuable and more expensive. In determining the diamond’s color, we often need a magnifying glass and a well trained eye to understand verify the difference in a diamond’s color. The diamond industry have established standard color gradings. The most desirable ratings are D,E, and F. These gradings are considered colorless. N-Z ratings are the most desirable because they have an unattractive yellow tint. |
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D E F :: Colorless and virtually colorless. Best color ratings a diamond can receive.
G H I J :: Near colorless. A very faint hint of yellowish color under close inspection, but not very noticeable to the naked-eye.
K L M :: Faint yellow color observable under close inspection, and a little more noticeable to the naked-eye. L is the lowest color rating most jewelers will carry.
N - Z :: Light yellowish to yellow color is very noticeable to the naked-eye. These diamonds are usually used for industrial purposes. |
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