Diamond Color

Buying Tips

  • The second most important of the 4Cs is color because it’s what the eye notices next after sparkle.
  • A diamond's color actually refers to its lack of color. The less color, the higher the color grade.
  • To avoid a pale yellow color, choose a diamond grade H or higher.
  • Danisson offers only Colorless (grades D-F) to Near-Colorless (grades G-J) diamonds to assure that any natural color present is typically undetectable to the naked eye.

Grading Scale

Use the slider to see color grade details or view the Color Grade Chart below.
D - Absolutely Colorless
K-Z
J
I
H
G
F
E
D

Diamond Color Grade Chart

D
D Graded Diamond

Absolutely Colorless

The highest color grade. Extremely rare.

See D Graded Diamonds
E-F
F-E Graded Diamond

Colorless

Minute traces of color can be detected by an expert gemologist. A rare diamond.

See E & F Graded Diamonds
G-H
H-G Graded Diamond

Near Colorless

Color difficult to detect unless compared side-by-side against diamonds of better grades. An excellent value.

See G & H Graded Diamonds
I-J
J-I Graded Diamond

Near Colorless

An exceptional value with slightly detectable warmth or tone.

See I & J Graded Diamonds
K-Z
M-Z Graded Diamond

Noticeable color

Not carried by Danisson.

More Expert Tips

  • For the purist, look for a Colorless grade of D-F for a diamond with no discernible color under magnification.
  • For the best value, choose a Near-Colorless grade of G-J for a diamond with no discernible color by the naked eye.
  • Consider platinum or white gold settings when buying higher color grade diamond; a gold setting may show through a colorless diamond.
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