Diamond Colors

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The diamond color scale is used to ascertain the technical color of diamond rings.  According to the GIA, diamond color actually refers to a diamond's "lack of color".  Diamond rings that feature black, yellow, or any other exotic color diamond are referred to as "fancy diamond rings".

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Diamond Color Scale:

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Diamond colors are assessed on a diamond color scale.  Diamonds that have less color are coveted.  The scale ranges from D to Z, D color is the most desired and Z the least desired.

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D, E, F Color Diamond Rings

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Diamond rings graded in this range are referred to as "colorless"​.  These are the most expensive diamond rings.

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G, H, I, J Color Diamond Rings

 

The next diamond color range is "near colorless".  These are intermediate quality and have value, although not top value.

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K, L, M Color Diamond Rings

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These colors are not highly desired and are referred to as "faint".

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N, O, P, Q, R Color Diamond Rings

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These diamonds are low color quality and referred to as very "light".

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S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z Color Diamond Rings

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The lowest quality diamond color is "very light".  These are not typically used in diamond ring jewelry.

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Fancy Color Diamond Rings

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Fancy color diamond rings may be any other color such as black, yellow, or pink.  Depending upon size, quality and rarity, these can be very expensive diamond rings

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