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Colors of Diamonds
by Carmen Linehan
When people think of about the color of a diamond, most people will consider it white or clear. The reality, as far as a jeweler is concerned, is that a diamond can be a variety of colors. The color can affect the value. Some people who buy jewelry have a preference when it comes to diamonds. There are the 4 C's when it comes to pricing a diamond or appraising it, color is one of them. The other three factors include the following:
* clarity-the inclusions present * carat-the weight * cut-the angles and proportions
The color is rated on an alphabetical scale with the letter "D" being colorless and the letter "Z" being an exotic or fancy colored. An untrained eye cannot determine a color. Previously graded diamonds are usually used to compare to a diamond that has not been graded yet. A set of reference stones are usually used to grade them. The set is usually made out of cubic zirconium. The more precise method of grading a color is a by using a colorimeter. A colorimeter is an electrical device that measures the optical characteristics. It will grade it within 1/3 of a grade.
Diamonds of equal clarity, carat, and cut but of different color will vary in cost. The stone will cost less when it has less color. The color difference will usually not be noticeable and the stone with a little color will be equally as beautiful as one that has less color, in addition to being more affordable.
For some jewelry buyers and owners, quality is important and buying a diamond that has been graded can be a way to make sure it is of the quality that they are paying for. For some, there is a satisfaction knowing they own the best. These type of people will want one that is graded in the colorless category. The Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.) determines the grades of color. These are the different grades of color:
* Colorless is D-F * Near colorless is G-J * Faint yellow K-M * Very light yellow N-R * Light yellow S-Z * Exotic or fancy colored Z
With some diamond jewelry, like an engagement or wedding ring, it will be more important to have a high quality stone that is colorless or near colorless. For others like, earrings that are only worn on special occasions, a near colorless or faint yellow diamond to very light yellow diamond will be fine.
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Diamond Color - How To Buy A Diamond
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Diamonds are are graded on a color scale from D (the most clear, white) to Z (yellow). Each letter up the alphabet becomes a little more yellow. Most diamonds sold for jewelry are graded E, F, G, H, I, or J.
Color is the whiteness of the diamond, but it isn't the sparkle. The light refraction is a factor of the Cut of the diamond.
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