The diamond colour essentially refers to how clear or yellow the diamond is. While strong, distinctly coloured diamonds, such as blue, pink or even yellow, are highly desirable, when you’re choosing a white diamond, like the ones we sell here at Sacet, you want to avoid any yellow or brown tints. This is because less of the light will be reflected back, and the diamond will end up looking dull rather than sparkling. The more colourless a white diamond is, the more radiant and valuable it is too.
It’s important to remember that when buying diamond jewellery for someone, whether it’s an engagement ring, pendant, earrings or bracelet, you should buy a diamond that looks as clear as possible to you. This can also depend on things like the setting and the style.
For example, a round brilliant cut can hide slight colour tints very well, whereas an emerald cut can’t. So, if you have a near colourless round brilliant diamond that, because of the shape and setting, looks completely colourless, we wouldn’t suggest spending more money on a colourless diamond as it’ll be unnecessary, and you may end up sacrificing on the cut, clarity and carat.
When grading the colour of the diamond, jewellery experts will use the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) colour scale to determine the colour. This scale will show the progress of colour in the diamond as you move further down, with D being colourless and Z being light yellow to brown.
The colour chart grades are as follows:
D, E, F - These are the highest colour grades, which means it has almost no colour. These diamonds are the rarest and will be significantly more expensive than other colour grades.
G, H, I, J - These grades are classed as near colourless, with G being the best grade of the range. While there may be slight hints of colour, they’ll be near impossible to see with the naked eye. This range of diamonds is considered the best value for money.
K, L, M- Diamonds in this range will have a faint yellow tint that can be seen with the naked eye. While K will be the best colour to choose from this range, it’s recommended not to set any of these diamonds in white gold or platinum as it’ll show the colour more. Instead, opt for a yellow gold setting which will give it a warm, vintage look.
N, O, P, Q, R - Diamonds in this range have a noticeably yellow or brown tint and have a much lower price point than any of the grades above. These diamonds won’t sparkle as much as others and are not diamonds that we recommend or sell.
S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z - Diamonds in the S-Z range will have a strong yellow or brown tint to them that will make the diamond look dull and muddy. Again, these are not diamonds that we recommend or sell.
When grading the colour of the diamond, jewellery experts will use the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA) colour scale to determine the colour. This scale will show the progress of colour in the diamond as you move further down, with D being colourless and Z being light yellow to brown.
The colour chart grades are as follows:
D, E, F - These are the highest colour grades, which means it has almost no colour. These diamonds are the rarest and will be significantly more expensive than other colour grades.
G, H, I, J - These grades are classed as near colourless, with G being the best grade of the range. While there may be slight hints of colour, they’ll be near impossible to see with the naked eye. This range of diamonds is considered the best value for money.
K, L, M- Diamonds in this range will have a faint yellow tint that can be seen with the naked eye. While K will be the best colour to choose from this range, it’s recommended not to set any of these diamonds in white gold or platinum as it’ll show the colour more. Instead, opt for a yellow gold setting which will give it a warm, vintage look.
N, O, P, Q, R - Diamonds in this range have a noticeably yellow or brown tint and have a much lower price point than any of the grades above. These diamonds won’t sparkle as much as others and are not diamonds that we recommend or sell.
S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z - Diamonds in the S-Z range will have a strong yellow or brown tint to them that will make the diamond look dull and muddy. Again, these are not diamonds that we recommend or sell.
Often mistaken as the shape, the diamond cut actually refers to the symmetry, proportions and polish of the diamond as this determines how much light enters and how much is reflected to give it that impressive sparkle.
A diamond’s clarity refers to the purity and cleanliness of the gemstone. This is determined by the number of inclusions within the diamond by a trained gemologist who uses a 10x magnification glass.
A diamond carat is a unit of mass used to measure the weight of the stone, not the size. Each diamond is weighed individually with one carat equalling 200 milligrams or 0.2 grams.
Our beautiful collection of lab-grown diamond engagement rings is entirely conflict-free and created using innovative, environmentally-friendly techniques. With a wide range of cuts, styles and settings available, you’ll find the perfect engagement ring for your partner.
Our range of Lab-grown diamonds is grown in a controlled laboratory environment, which replicates the same high-pressure and high-temperature conditions that form a natural diamond. Lab-grown diamonds offer an affordable, more ethical way of purchasing jewellery for someone special.
We’re committed to bringing you ethically and consciously crafted lab-grown diamonds to enjoy for a lifetime. Our jewellery uses 100% recycled metals and is made by trained craftspeople in our artisan workshop, which is largely powered by solar energy. Our packaging is also as eco-friendly as possible.
