While flawless and colorless diamonds are extremely rare cut determines a diamond s true value.
Diamond color cut clarity chart.
A stone much larger than one carat should usually have a clarity of vs2 or higher and preferably a color grade around g or h.
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.
The larger the carat the more obvious the other qualities become.
A diamond s value increases the heavier it is although two diamonds of the same carat size can have different prices depending on their cut color and clarity.
Color can save you money.
In step cut shapes such as emerald cut and asscher cut diamonds the shallow pavilion and open table accentuate the clarity of the stone and can make characteristics more easily visible.
Radiant cut diamonds have lots of facets and angles which means imperfections are generally not visible.
Carat color cut and clarity working together.
Ags 5 6 or 7.
For color d or completely colorless diamond is the highest grade.
G h as opposed to a specific grade the diamond is not certified by gia.
Diamond color also has a big impact on a diamond s look and value.
The importance of diamond clarity is affected by the other diamond qualities such as shape and size.
Every diamond certified by the gia undergoes a thorough independent evaluation.
Very slightly included diamonds with a clarity grade of 3 or 4 vs1 or vs2 have minor inclusions.
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.
In addition two diamonds of the same carat weight can have different sizes depending on how they are cut.
If you don t want any hints of color look for a cushion cut diamond with a color grade of h or above.
Ags 3 or 4.
Each of the four c s carat weight cut color clarity is accompanied by a diamond chart illustrating the differences between grades.
Most diamonds of equal quality are sold on a price per carat basis.
A diamond s color grade does not pertain to the face up look of a particular diamond but rather to the body color of the material.
But out of diamond cut clarity color and carat color is the easiest of the diamond 4 cs for shoppers to evaluate on their own.
The best way to assess diamond color is to view it from the side un mounted against.
If while shopping for a diamond you are ever given a color range e g.
The color grade is more important than the clarity grade because cushion cut diamonds tend to retain a lot of color.
For white colorless diamonds the diamond color grade is determined based on the absence of color.
Fl or flawless is the highest grade for clarity.
Here you will learn how gia diamond grades are established and how those grades affect the diamond s price.
