Diamond Education
4Cs - COLOR
When discussing color, we are referring to the natural color of white diamonds. Most diamonds have a yellowish tint. The closer a diamond is to colorless (D), the more valuable and rare it is.
COLOR SCALE FOR DIAMONDS
The top color grades: D, E, and F form the as colorless specified range. It is precisely in these top color grades that the price differences are particularly significant. It is therefore important, when making such a purchase, to always consider whether the substantial premium for a higher color grade is worth it, since the difference is barely noticeable to the naked eye when the diamond is set in jewelry. Diamonds are always graded for color from the side.
The remaining color grades: G, H, I, and J form the as near colorless (almost colorless) specified range. This color grade is recommended especially when the diamond is set in yellow gold or rose gold.
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IS A DIAMOND'S COLOR VERY IMPORTANT?
In general, a diamond’s color is the second most important factor, as it directly affects the diamond’s appearance. In my view, it’s important to consider what the customer wants in each individual case. To the untrained eye, almost all diamonds appear colorless, but in reality, almost all of them have a slight yellow tint. If you’re not sure what to buy, a good rule of thumb is that you’ll be fine with a “G.” Generally, you’ll need to go up or down two color grades to notice a difference.
Cut
The largest and most important factor affecting a diamond's appearance and sparkle. In addition to the different types of cuts, the cut specifically determines how light is refracted within the diamond.
KARAT (CARAT)
The carat is a unit of weight for diamonds. It does not refer to size, as many people mistakenly believe.
PURITY (CLARITY)
Clarity refers to the number, size, type, and location of natural inclusions in a diamond. Different inclusions are graded differently, as not all are equally visible.
FAQs
There's no right or wrong here. It depends on the person wearing it.
Most of our female customers are drawn to 1ct–2ct stones (visually). However, there are also women who specifically prefer larger stones starting at 3ct, or—on the other hand—women who want a tiny stone (about 0.05ct).
If you have no idea what your sweetheart wants, I recommend buying a diamond ranging from 0.50 ct to 1 ct. Even on petite women, this size won’t look too big, and if she does end up wanting a larger ring, you can always upgrade it later.
Diamonds are measured in carats. One carat is equal to 0.20 grams.
For a moderate budget, we recommend G/H and Si1 as good standard-quality options.
Color:
For white gold and platinum, be sure to choose G. For rose gold and yellow gold, an H is also perfectly acceptable, since the stone takes on a slight yellow tint from the alloy anyway.
Purity:
With Si1, you can expect an "eye-clean" diamond. The inclusions are mainly visible under a loupe.
However, we do not recommend going below Si1. The inclusions may be visible to the naked eye and significantly impair the stone's sparkle.
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