Diamond Color

Colorless diamonds are the most highly valued and are priced accordingly. For the best value, choose a colorless or near-colorless diamond that has no noticeable color, grades D-J.

master diamond color

This image shows the gradual increase of color through the scale D-J.

D: Absolutely colorless. The highest color grade, which is extremely rare.

E: Colorless. Only minute traces of color can be detected by an expert gemologist. A rare diamond.

F: Colorless. Slight color detected by an expert gemologist, but still considered a "colorless" grade. A high-quality diamond.

G-H: Near-colorless. Color noticeable when compared to diamonds of better grades, but these grades offer excellent value.

I-J: Near-colorless. Color slightly detectable. An excellent value.

K-M: Commercial Grade

N-Z: Commercial Grade

Colored Diamonds

Diamonds can occur in nearly any color. If the color is strong enough (ie. Pink, Yellow, Black) these diamonds are called Fancy Diamonds by the diamond industry.

Yellow and brown are the most common.

Black diamonds are not truly black, but rather contain numerous dark inclusions that give the gem its dark appearance.

black diamond

Natural pink diamonds are the rarest of the colored diamonds. They are even rarer than white diamonds. This increases their value and many people consider Pink Sapphires as an alternative.

Pink Diamond