

However, with rose gold and yellow gold you can confidently go down to J-K and still have a white diamond. Metal When choosing the diamond color for white gold and platinum, we’d recommend no less than an H-I grade diamond.
#Diamond colorguide upgrade
In most cases, from H-I color upwards, it’s recommended to invest your budget in the other of the 4 C’s to upgrade your diamond (eg. At the same time, the price difference between the options is also larger. There are a number of key factors that can influence the right color choice for your diamond:Ĭarat The larger the diamond, the more significant the visible difference between the color grades. The ‘best’ color on the diamond color chart is a D colored diamond, but that’s not necessarily the best diamond color for your jewelry. Not recommended unless you want to see the color. Obviously tinted yellow or light brown diamonds.įor a more alternative or exotic near fancy color look. Smaller diamond accents should be set with matching color so as not to create contrasting diamond shades.

Not recommended for white metals such as platinum and white gold. Recommended for rose or yellow gold jewelry.

K color diamonds have a faint tint of color from the face and side. Perfect for a white diamond appearance on a budget, especially when set in yellow or rose gold. The J color diamond faces up white but can have minor traces of color, especially when viewed from the side. An H color diamond will appear white at all angles, even with larger stones.Įxcellent value for money, white color diamonds in all jewelry and in regular light.Įven set in white metals such as white gold or platinum, an I color diamond will show no visible contrast in color.Ī warmer white color diamond without any significant color difference unless held side by side with a much higher grade. The closest grade to the colorless diamond scale, without the slightly higher price-tag. When set in a piece of jewelry or viewed in any regular light, a G color diamond will be indistinguishable from the colorless range unless side by side. Under strict lab conditions and compared side by side to a D or E color an F colored diamond will have the faintest body of color.įor a colorless grade diamond without the significant jump in price for D and E color diamonds. Under strict lab conditions and compared side by side to a D color an E colored diamond will have the faintest body of color.Įxceptionally high quality and identical to a D color once in the jewelry. Recommended when looking for the perfect icy look. When you’re looking for a premium diamond with the best color both on paper and under lab lighting conditions.
