The "color" of a diamond refers to the presence or absence of inherent coloration in a white diamond. The whiter the diamond is the greater its value since a colorless diamond will allow increased light to pass through it and will consequently emit a greater amount of fire and brilliance. An appropriate analogy would be the difference between a clear glass window's superiority in allowing light to pass through it, versus a (color) stained glass window. Diamonds are graded for color against a white background so as to eliminate the possibility for any outside light to be absorbed by the diamond.
In the diamond industry we refer to the GIA color grading scale which begins with the letter "D" indicating the highest rating for a colorless diamond, and makes its way down the alphabet as it grades stones with hues of faint or significant yellowish and brownish coloration. The scale continues all the way to the letter Z.
SUPERBcert® Super Ideal Hearts and Arrows diamonds are only offered in the color range of D to K, with the lower colors (I-J-K) presenting an incredible value due to the amazing effect of the diamonds superior light return to your eye when viewed in the face up position.
The following is a chart of the color grades that we offer:
D Color Diamonds
This diamond is absolutely colorless, is the highest color grade, and is extremely rare.E Color Diamonds
This diamond is colorless with minute traces of color which can be detected by an expert gemologist. It is also considered very rare.F Color Diamonds
This diamond is colorless with slight color detected by an expert gemologist, and is still considered to be in the "colorless" category.G-H Color Diamonds
These diamonds are near colorless with the color noticeable when compared properly to diamonds of higher color.I-J Color Diamonds
These diamonds are near colorless with the color slightly detectable. In a super ideal cut hearts and arrows diamond such as a SUPERBcert®, I-J color diamonds will face up white. In fact, we have set numerous SUPERBcert® I -J color diamonds into platinum engagement rings.K Color Diamonds
These diamonds are faintly yellow and are an exceptional value in a SUPERBcert® diamond due to its superior light return.
Note: SUPERBcert® only offers diamonds in K color and better.
