Near Colorless Diamond Clarity

Colorless diamonds allow more light and so show more sparkle and fire than other diamonds.

Near colorless diamond clarity. Carat color cut and clarity working together. J color diamonds exhibit a bit more warmth than i color diamonds and it seems to be easier for people to detect a hint of color in j color diamonds especially if they are comparing them to diamonds in the colorless to higher near colorless grades but it still isn t distinct enough for the average person to think that diamond is yellow. Inclusions found near pavilions of the diamond can reflect and the facets will then act as mirrors which means the inclusion will then be reflected. D through f are the most valuable ratings but i which is in the near colorless range is still considered a good color rating.

Diamonds are colored by elements trapped inside such. Near colorless diamonds are comprised of the following grades. Both of them are si1 clarity 1 50ct diamonds. As their name implies near colorless diamonds contain only the smallest traces of color.

The diamond i am considering also had a gia report of a 1 57 round brilliant measurements 7 37 x 7 27 x 4 62 color d clarity i 1 cut grade excellent polish symmetry very good very good. The second and best way to save money is to shop in the near colorless range. The cost before tax and other add on of me original set was 4 990 for the diamond 1 199 for the semi mount and 479 for a diamond wedding band. D colorless 8 930 vs i near colorless 6 610.

However in a white diamond the presence of a yellow tint will lower the price of a diamond. Take a look at these two diamonds. Diamond color is the hue of a diamond based on the gia diamond color scale which grades the diamond s color on a spectrum of d colorless to z light yellow hue the absence of color is what determines both its grade and value as well as has a significant impact on its appearance diamond color grade is typically determined with the diamond face down and the culet facing up. The larger the carat the more obvious the other qualities become.

For example buying this 0 80 carat round f color diamond 2 843 instead of this 0 80 carat round d color diamond 3 196 will knock a few hundred dollars off the price while still allowing you to confidently say the diamond is colorless. Diamonds rated d through f are considered colorless diamonds while diamonds in the g through j range are near colorless. Speaking from experience i and j colors are the most common thresholds before people notice a tint of warmth in the. But this diamond has a dead center inclusion which makes it an undesirable choice.

Price comparison between 1 carat diamonds. A stone much larger than one carat should usually have a clarity of vs2 or higher and preferably a color grade around g or h. Diamond color ranges from d colorless to z light yellow in color. G h i and j these diamonds contain very small traces of color and are quite difficult to detect with the naked eye.

So the larger the diamond you buy the higher the color and clarity grades you should look for.