Diamond Grading Determined by Diamond Color
Most individuals admire the diamond for what appears to be brilliant diamond color when they search through magazines or watch a gala production such as the Oscars, the ultimate mix of chic clothing and luxurious fine jewelry. It is perhaps why individuals associate the traditional or ideal diamond as totally colorless. In truth, the most rare diamonds are completely flawless and have no color.
Diamond grading that determines the diamond quality and if stones become certified diamonds is construed by the American Gem Society (AGS) and or receive GIA, IGI or EGL Certification. Diamond grading receiving Certification is based on diamond color starting at D and continuing through the alphabet. Truly colorless stones, graded D, are treasured for their rarity and value. It's this absence of color that makes the diamond quality. While many diamonds appear colorless, they may actually
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have subtle yellow or brown tones and these diamond color grades include P and Q. Even the slightest tinge of yellow or brown in the diamond color will decrease its value. Although the diamond color is still beautiful, their diamond quality will be less and therefore less valuable.
This inclusion of diamond color in an otherwise ideal white diamond shouldn't be confused with a fancy diamond, whose well defined diamond colors include red, pink, blue, green and canary yellow and have high diamond quality because of their rarity. To appreciate the simple beauty and diamond quality of each individual stone, you should compare diamonds side by side with a jeweler.
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