Colour
Colour
For white or colourless diamonds, the industry uses an alphabetical colour scale from D to Z, with D representing the highest grade. As you move down the scale, diamonds gradually show a hint of yellow or brown.
Experts assess diamond colour by comparing each stone against a master set of reference diamonds. Without a side-by-side comparison, it can be very difficult to distinguish between grades such as D and G.
Completely colourless diamonds, such as D and E, are much rarer and therefore command a higher price. The main question when choosing a diamond is how far you can compromise on colour before the tint becomes noticeable. The right choice depends on your budget and expectations for quality.
Experts assess diamond colour by comparing each stone against a master set of reference diamonds. Without a side-by-side comparison, it can be very difficult to distinguish between grades such as D and G.
Completely colourless diamonds, such as D and E, are much rarer and therefore command a higher price. The main question when choosing a diamond is how far you can compromise on colour before the tint becomes noticeable. The right choice depends on your budget and expectations for quality.