Diamond Color Grade And Clarity Chart

Instead of a letter the grade for fancy color diamonds go from faint to fancy deep.

Diamond color grade and clarity chart.

While white diamonds receive a grade of d to z based on the yellow or brown tint present fancy color diamonds are graded on the intensity of its color. Very slightly included 2. If while shopping for a diamond you are ever given a color range e g. A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond has no hue like a drop of pure water and consequently a higher value.

Interestingly the diamond color evaluation of most gem quality diamonds is based on the absence of color. A diamond with a clarity grade of 1 or 2 vvs1 or vvs2 has minute inclusions that are difficult for a skilled grader to see under 10x magnification. A lower color diamond with a higher cut grade will have more sparkle and visual appeal than a higher color diamond with a lower cut grade. Diamond clarity chart and grades.

Very very slightly included 2. Each clarity grade represents a range so two diamonds with the same clarity grade may have different inclusions. Understanding what diamond color means helps in choosing the right diamond. Diamond clarity is measured on a scale from included not carried by brilliant earth slightly included si1 and si2 very slightly included vs1 and vs2 very very slightly included vvs1 and vvs2 internally flawless to flawless.

G h as opposed to a specific grade the diamond is not certified by gia. Professional gem graders use the following diamond clarity grades. Ags 5 6 or 7. Very slightly included diamonds with a clarity grade of 3 or 4 vs1 or vs2 have minor inclusions.