Diamond Colour
A Closer Look
Diamond colors are evaluated on the D-Z scale, with D being colorless and Z having a slightly yellow hue. Checking a diamond from the side against a white background with a daylight fluorescent bulb helps assess color. Round brilliants conceal color well, allowing for lower grades without noticeable yellowing. Personal taste influences diamond color, unrelated to stone quality. Round and emerald cuts can go as low as J without obvious color, while elongated shapes like oval require a higher ranking (G and up) for colorless stones.
Colour Chart
Jewelry experts employ the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) color scale to grade diamond color, ranging from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow to brown). The scale illustrates the progression of color in diamonds as you move down, aiding in precise color assessment.
Olivia Green’s House Colour
We don’t just sell any diamond colour. In our engagement ring collection, each center stone exclusively features a D colour diamond. D is the highest colour grade for white diamonds, representing the pinnacle of color quality. Choosing D ensures you receive the very finest for such a significant piece, leaving no room for compromise. On your most important diamond jewellery purchase, why would you settle for anything less?
FAQ's
Google's most common questions about a diamond colour.
Answered by our expert.
A diamond’s colour plays a substantial role in both the appearance and value of a diamond. The less colour present, the more valuable the diamond is considered. Nevertheless, it's crucial to recognize that factors like cut, clarity, and carat weight also contribute to a diamond's overall beauty and value. Striking a balance among these factors, aligned with personal preferences and budget, is advisable when selecting a diamond.
D is the highest grade of colour a white diamond can have. It is the pinnacle of diamond colour and is what we exclusively use as centre stage in every ring in our engagement ring collection. Those graded Z reflect the lowest amount of light and therefore appear dull to the eye.
This is the most important diamond purchase your will ever make. For this reason, you want the highest colour grade you can get. By opting for a lab grown diamond you are not only making a more sustainable choice but you are reducing you cost by up to 70%. So why not go for the best? We exclusively feature D color diamonds as the center stones in all our engagement ring collections.
To get a beautiful diamond it is important to find a balance between diamond color and other factors such as cut, clarity, and carat weigh. A well-cut diamond with slightly lower color can exhibit more brilliance than a higher color diamond with a poorer cut.