Diamond Colour
When looking at a range of diamonds, it’s important to pay close attention to a diamond’s colouring. In addition to the GIA Colour Grading, be sure to review the diamond yourself or have an expert assist you. Look for any noticeable tinting and its interaction with both white light and colored light reflection.
Most importantly, ensure the diamond looks white in relation to its setting. Ensure the diamond you’re choosing stands out as the bright, white focal piece of the jewelry. It is, after all, the most important part of the ring. When looking for diamonds to purchase, Diamond Colour is an aspect that should not be overlooked. While it’s not necessary to know every detail about Diamond Colour, foundational knowledge helps prevent spending too much of your budget in this area, when it may not offer you any additional beauty or value.
Distinctly-coloured diamonds are prized pieces and are available in colours such as blue, pink and yellow. In white diamonds, however, a yellow tint is generally not as desirable. When slight colouring is present, less natural colour of the light is reflected back to the eye. The more colourless a white diamond is, generally the more radiant and valuable it is as well.
The Gemological Institute of America
The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) is a renowned and well-respected diamond grading entity that issues reports for diamonds. When you’re in the market for diamonds, it’s advisable to seek a GIA certificate for every diamond you view. The following scale is how GIA grades Diamond Colour. Note that Illuma Diamonds only carries diamonds in the range of D-G to ensure the quality of our gems.