Color Rating I-J at Color

Color Rating I-J. Understanding what diamond color means helps in choosing the right diamond. Take a look at this i color diamond from blue nile compared to this g color.

Diamond Color Chart GIA Diamond Color Scale
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The 23 color grades on the gia color scale (or diamond color chart) are subdivided into five subcategories, which are: That’s still quite rare when you think about the amount of diamonds in the world. The gia diamond color grades range from d (colorless) to z (light yellow or brown).

Diamond Color Chart GIA Diamond Color Scale

On the contrary, consumers in western countries like europe and united states tend to have better acceptance of lower color ratings because there is a certain appeal for warm looking diamonds. As long as you follow our guidelines below, there is no reason to overpay for color. Instead of investing in higher color, invest in higher cut, the most important factor in a diamond's brilliance. Grades d, e, f and even g are colorless and can be described as \icy\ white.