Color in Diamond grading actually
refers to subtle differences in the body color or
hue. The Diamond color scale begins at "D"
(colorless) and goes to "Z" (obvoiously
yellowish) Although Diamonds are available naturally
in a variety of colors, the average person thinks
of Diamonds as white or colorless.
Actual colorless Diamonds (D - F) are quite expensive
(all other factors being equal) and for most people
are cost-prohibitive. Diamonds that are near colorless
(G - J) often appear colorless when mounted in jewelry
and the average consumer will not detect any color,
although many consumers may begin to see a subtle
presence of color around "J".
A representation of color, ranging from D to Z At
the cusp of the color scale are "K - M",
since most consumers notice color in this range. Lower
than "M" is very easy for consumers to see
color.
