Diamond Color

The third of the 4 Cs of diamonds is Color. A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond is perfectly transparent with no hue, or color. However, in reality almost no gem-sized natural diamonds are absolutely perfect. The color of a diamond may be affected by chemical impurities and/or structural defects in the crystal lattice. Depending on the hue and intensity of a diamond's coloration, a diamond's color can either detract from or enhance its value. For example, most white diamonds are discounted in price as more yellow hue is detectable, while intense pink or blue diamonds (such as the Hope Diamond) can be dramatically more valuable.

GIA	Color - Commercial Grading
D, E, F, G, H, I	Colorless (White)
J, K, L	Near Colorless (White)
M	Faint Yellow
N,O,P,Q,R	Very Light Yellow
S,T,U,V, W,X,Y,Z	Light Yellow

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