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What is diamond color and clarity?

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Diamond color and clarity are two of the 4Cs used to determine a diamond's quality. Color refers to the presence of yellow or brown tints, while clarity refers to the presence of blemishes or inclusions. Both affect a diamond's value.
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Throughout history, the diamond has been an enduring symbol of the powerful bond of love. Its strength, brilliance and value are as unique as the individuals who wear them. A diamond's worth is evaluated on four levels. We call these criteria the 4 C's — cut, carat weight, color and clarity. But there are other considerations as well when buying a diamond, and Ross-Simons has put together this education section to help you understand the terminology and special considerations you need to make when selecting your perfect diamond.

Diamond Clarity — Most diamonds contain very tiny natural characteristics called "inclusions." The size, number, position, nature and color of these inclusions (as seen by the trained eye using 10 power magnification) will determine a stone's clarity grade. The smaller and less frequent the inclusions and surface blemishes, the more valuable and rare the gemstone.

Diamond Color — In nature, diamonds are found with a wide array of color — from colorless, to faint yellow or even brown, to rare pinks, blues, greens and other colors known as "fancies." Selecting a diamond color is a matter of preference. Fancy yellow and pink diamonds make a creative and individual statement for an engagement ring. Most diamonds have at least a trace of yellow, brown or grey body color. In general, the more colorless a diamond, the greater its relative value. Diamonds that are graded D, E, and F are considered colorless. Diamonds graded G, H, and I are considered near-colorless. The color of your diamond will be reflected on your certificate.
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All diamonds have some degree of colour. It is very rare to find a colorless diamond. Diamonds have light yellow or pinkish color.

Clarity defines how many flaws diamond have. If the diamond is flawless then it is the highest quality of the diamond.
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A diamond's shade refers to how transparent it is, which is considered a high-end item in jewelry shops. The yellowish shade is usually low-quality.
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The best diamond color grade is D color. This means the diamond is completely clear with no shade of yellow (or anything else) in it. The best color for a diamond that you will put in your engagement ring is not D. You can put a G, H or I color diamond in a ring and it will look the same while costing a lot less.
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Color refers to the presence of yellow or brown tints, while clarity refers to the presence of blemishes or inclusions. Both affect a diamond's value.
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