The Colors of Diamonds

A perfectly colored diamond is actually colorless. This absence of color is due to its extraordinary ability to absorb all rays of light equally. It is a totally colorless diamond that allows white light to pass effortlessly through it and be dispersed as rainbows of color. The colorless diamond is, however, extremely rare. Most diamonds are found with a range of color, from faint yellow or brown through to the very rare pinks, blues, greens and other colors known as "fancies."

Diamonds are evaluated according to the Gemological Institute of America, using a Letter Scale. The color grade is determined by each diamond to a set of master comparison diamonds.

Diamonds are graded D to F if they have no detectable color tone to the unaided eye. Diamonds of these grades and are highly prized because they allow a maximum quantity of light to pass into the stone.

Diamonds graded in the G to I range are still nearly colorless to the eye, but the trained gemologist can detect a slight yellow cast.

The untrained eye can detect a trace of color in diamonds graded J to M, but these shades of diamonds are still considered desirable as affordable jewelry pieces.

Diamonds with color ratings of N and below carry a noticeable yellow or brown tint, which some people prize as a matter of personal taste.

The decisions regarding the color of the diamond that you purchase at Kingston Fine Jewelry will be based on a number of factors including taste and budget. What you can be sure of is that we will help you get the very best value for your money, based on an educated choice.