So how does understanding the diamond color scale translate into information that you can use to make an informed buying decision. Diamonds with a D, E, or F color grade are considered "colorless" diamonds. A diamond's color (or really the absence of color) is graded on a scale of D to Z with a D-color diamond being absolutely colorless. In other words, it doesn't make sense to spend the extra money for a colorless diamond if it is going to be set in yellow gold because the diamond will reflect the gold color of the setting. D-color diamonds are extremely rare and are more expensive, while diamonds of lower color grades get progressively less expensive. A diamond will reflect the color of the metal in which it is set, therefore a diamond with a colorless grade of D, E or F should be selected when a diamond will be set in platinum or white gold.

Understanding Diamond Color and Characteristics Have you ever been confused by a diamonds characteristics and how they are graded.