Buying Guides

Diamond Colour

WHAT IS A DIAMOND COLOUR GRADE?

It sounds almost slightly ironic, but a diamond’s colour actually refers to a diamond’s lack of colour. Simply put, it stands for the grading of the whiteness of a diamond. For example, in white diamonds, the presence of a yellow tint are less rare and will lower the price. Therefore, the less body colour a diamond has, the more rare it is and the more true colour it will reflect, and have a greater value.

The colour grading scale goes from D to Z, where D-E-F represent colourless diamonds, and S-Z represent light yellow to yellow diamonds.

The jeweller does not grade the diamond. There are standard grading reports done by many agencies around the world. Some are more reliable then others. It’s always good to have a jeweller you can trust that can inspect the diamond with you. These reports are still made by humans so there will always be room for subjectivity with all elements of the grade. If you want to know more about how diamonds are officially graded, you’re invited to learn more about diamond certification.

Also remember that the jeweller is not the one grading the diamond. There are standard grading reports done by many agencies around the world. Some are more reliable than others. It’s important to have a jeweller you can trust that will help you decide what diamond is right for you. If you want to know more about how diamond colours are officially graded, you’re invited to learn more about diamond certification or see the video below.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT COLOUR DIAMOND?

Don’t forget – engagement rings are more than just diamonds attached to a ring. They represent your love, your “forever after”, and they should match your partner’s character. I can help you pick the best diamond for your budget, but you’ll do most of the work while I guide you through the process of choosing the most suitable shape.

When you browse the Internet for information about diamond characteristics in engagement rings, you will find that most jewellers talk about 4 Cs as the most descriptive characteristic of a diamond, which determines the overall diamond beauty and sparkle. One of them is diamond colour. However, when choosing the right diamond for your loved one, look beyond these technical aspects and find the right diamond with your heart. Remember – beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder. Therefore, the engagement ring should be chosen by you, for your loved one, not through a catalogue or a popularity guide.

WHERE CAN I FIND ENGAGEMENT RINGS IN THE GTA?

Find your engagement ring in Toronto! You can visit us at our custom engagement ring design studio located in downtown Toronto.

Although our service is by appointment only, all of our consultations are absolutely free. We promise never to make you feel like you’re browsing at a car lot for your engagement ring. I’m Aret, the owner, and I will show you how to impress her with a ring that looks like you spent $20,000 when you only spent $6,000. You’re kindly invited to book your free design consultation here.

Yours truly,