What Is Diamond Color?
One
of the 4Cs, diamond color is a measurable grade given to an individual
diamond to quantify how colorless it is along a standardized diamond
color chart. The higher-rated diamonds will be as close to colorless as
possible, while lower-rated diamonds will often have an increasingly
noticeable coloration tint as the ratings move along the color diamond
scale chart. A colorless diamond is a clear gemstone while diamonds
further down the diamond rating chart can have a warm hue to them.
It
is very rare to find a diamond that doesn't give any color at all, many
gem-size diamonds will have slight hues or coloration due to natural
processes during the gemstone’s formation. In fact, diamonds are found
in almost any naturally occurring color, including gray, white, yellow,
green, brown and pink. As more diamond deposits have been discovered,
certain colorful stones have gained popularity. These fancy colored
diamonds, such as canary diamonds, are prized for their unique colors.
Diamond Grades: From D (Colorless) to K (Faintly Colored)
Colorless Diamonds
The rarest and highest quality, featuring a pure, icy appearance.
- D Color Diamonds
- E Color Diamonds
- F Color Diamonds
Near-Colorless Diamonds
No noticeable color to the naked eye—an excellent balance of quality and value.
- G Color Diamonds
- H Color Diamonds
- I Color Diamonds
- J Color Diamonds
Faint Color Diamonds
A budget-friendly choice that pairs beautifully with yellow gold.
- K Color Diamonds
Helpful Hint: Diamond prices generally decrease as you move down the color scale. For example, a G-color diamond costs less than a D-color diamond.