Best Color Diamond Rating

However there are times when the best color grade to buy is actually one with a yellowish tint.

Best color diamond rating.

The highest grade for diamond color is d or completely colorless. Best can be very subjective especially when it comes to diamonds. However it s a little more complicated than that. The naked eye won t be able to detect the slight tint of yellow in a set diamond several grades lower.

Because color is easier to detect in larger diamonds opt for g h in diamonds over 1 carat and i j for those under 1 carat. Colorless diamonds allow more light and so show more sparkle and fire than other diamonds. Diamond color ranges from d colorless to z light yellow in color. Hence it is important to get a gia expert s opinion in evaluating the best color for your diamond.

This short video explains the gia color scale and how gia classifies a diamond with a letter grade from d to z by comparing it to masterstones representing the color grades on the gia scale. For example if you are buying a yellow gold setting or looking to get a vintage design diamond ring i would recommend getting lower color diamonds in the i j and k range to complement the setting. For the best value in what would appear to the naked eye as a colorless diamond look for g j diamonds.