Diamonds are not
all truly colorless, but it's the colorless, often called white, diamonds that
other shades are judged against.
Diamond Color:
In nature, diamonds are found
with a wide array of color from colorless, faint yellow or brown, to rare
pinks, blues, greens and other colors known as "fancies." 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. A totally
colorless diamond allows white light to pass effortlessly through it, creating
a rainbow of colors as the light is dispersed.
If the diamond is certified the color of your
diamond will be reflected on your certification from the GIA.
If your diamond is not certified
you can determine the color of the stone after cleaning by placing it on a non
reflective white background. To accurately reflect the color the stone should
be loose so it is not influenced by the metal around it. Selecting a diamond
color is a matter of preference. Fancy yellow and pink diamonds make a creative
and individual statement for an engagement ring.