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	Adiamor - Diamond Color
		Diamond color is one of the most important factors to consider, as it is noticeable to the "naked" eye.
		A diamond's color is graded by GIA on an alphabetical scale from D-Z, with D being absolutely colorless and Z being light yellow.
		Diamonds with a K-Z color grade usually have yellow shading that can be detected by the naked eye, however, a well cut stone with good proportions will still release the brilliance and fire of a lower colored diamond, dispersing light in such a way so as to create a beautiful stone.
	www.adiamor.com /educationcenter/diamondcolor.htm (391 words)

	The Four C’s \| Diamond Cut \| Color Grading \| Clarity Grade \| Carat Weight (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Most diamonds have a slight hint of yellow and the diamond color scale is based on the amount of yellow present in a diamond.
		Diamonds in the G to J color range have a hint of body color and are considered Near Colorless.
		A diamond can have naturals confined to the width of the girdle, extra facets on the pavilion that are not visible face-up, laser inscriptions confined to the girdle and internal graining that is not white, colored or reflective.
	www.diamondideals.com /education/find/four_cs.cfm (1963 words)

	Spencer & Spencer \| Diamond Color
		Diamonds in the D, E and F color range are graded as “colorless” with D being absolutely colorless and completely devoid of body color.
		Diamonds in the G, H, I and J color range appear colorless in a face-up position but actually have a slightly tinted white color that is noticeable when compared to colorless diamonds in the D – F range.
		Diamonds with a yellow hint to them are bright and sunny, whereas light brown diamonds the color of honey and fine cognac are warm and comforting.
	www.spencer-spencer.com /education/diamonds.aspx (647 words)

	GIA Certified Loose Diamonds \| Diamond Color Diamond Clarity in Rings Earrings Bracelets Pendants Engagement ...
		Diamond Color: We think color is one is one of the most important factors to consider when selecting a diamond because it is one of the first things most people notice-whether or not the diamond is "white".
		Related to diamond color, fluorescence is a unique effect that causes a diamond to produce a slight blue glow when exposed to intense, direct ultraviolet light.
		Diamonds are sold by the carat (ct)-not to be confused with karat (kt), which refers to gold quality in the Unites States.
	www.sndgems.com /color.htm (506 words)

	Diamond Color: Diamond Source of Virginia Loose Diamonds Education
		Bodycolor is the inherent color of the stone and is caused by the different colors of light that are absorbed by the stone.
		Because diamonds reflect the color of their mountings and mountings cover part of the stone, mounted diamonds cannot be graded as consistently as loose ones.
		Diamonds with H and I color grade diamonds appear white and are great values because they are more plentiful than the colorless grades and therefore are less expensive.
	www.diamondsourceva.com /Education/Color/diamonds-color.asp (1202 words)

	Diamond Color
		Diamonds are found in a range of colors.
		It is a totally colorless diamond that allows white light to pass effortlessly through it and be dispersed as a rainbow of color.
		A diamond’s color is determined by looking at it under controlled lighting and comparing them to the color scale.
	www.amgad.com /color.asp (169 words)

	Diamonds on Web
		Diamonds with a J-Z color grade usually have yellow shading that can be detected by the naked eye, however, a well cut stone with good proportions will still release the brilliance and fire of a lower colored diamond, dispersing light in such a way so as to create a beautiful stone.
		Such diamonds have so much color that they are not graded on the normal scale D-Z. Believe it or not, these fancy diamonds are particularly rare, and like their colorless counterparts, can also come attached to a high price tag.
		Diamonds with a color grade of K and higher are near-colorless or colorless, and are recommend best value, since their color is undetectable to the untrained and unaided eye.
	www.diamondsonweb.com /learn/color.pl (513 words)

	Diamond - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Diamond is the hardest natural material known, scoring 10 on the relative Mohs scale of mineral hardness and having an absolute hardness value of between 90, 167, and 231 gigapascals in various tests.
		Diamonds have also rarely been found in deposits left behind by glaciers (notably in Wisconsin and Indiana); however, in contrast to alluvial deposits, glacial deposits are not known to be of significant concentration and are therefore not viable commercial sources of diamond.
		Diamonds which are not cut to the specifications of Tolkowsky's round brilliant shape (or subsequent variations) are known as "fancy cuts." Popular fancy cuts include the baguette (from the French, meaning rod or loaf of bread), marquise, princess (square outline), heart, briolette (a form of the rose cut), and pear cuts.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Diamond (9178 words)

	Color of Diamonds for Grading: Diamond Chart (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Below is a Diamond Color Master Grading Set showing the full color range, from a D all the way to a Z. You would never need a color grading set that goes this far, but this is an striking example of how extreme the range can be.
		The lower colors "M" through "Z" have an increasing amount of yellow tint, ranging through the off colors and ending at the end of the scale, beyond which diamonds are considered to have a fancy yellow color.
		Do not accept the term fancy for any diamond you purchase unless it is accompanied by an origin of color report and a diamond grading report from a recognized gemological lab that identifies the stone as being of natural color origin and truly fancy in color.
	www.diamonddoctor.com /diamond-color-grading.html (815 words)

	Diamond Education
		Diamonds are cut into various shapes depending upon the original form of the uncut diamond, which is referred to as “rough.” Whatever the shape, a well-cut diamond is better able to reflect light.
		The cut, or proportion, of a diamond is measured in percentages relative to the diameter of its girdle.
		This body color may be caused by the presence of trace elements, such as nitrogen, within the atomic framework of the carbon crystal.
	www.diamonds.net /consumer/EduHelp.htm (2384 words)

	Diamond Color - The 4 C's of Brilliant Diamonds and Diamond Jewelry by Diamonds.com
		In fact, the closer a diamond is to colorless, the more rare and valuable it is. On the other hand, diamonds are also sought after by collectors in their extremely rare "fancy colors" including (from highest value), Reds (Pinks), Blues, Greens, and Fancy Intense Yellow.
		When a diamond is graded darker than Z on the GIA scale it is referred to as "fancy yellow", and the more color and intensity it shows, the more valuable it will be.
		Most diamonds have a slight hint of yellow, though brown and gray are also common modifying colors.
	www.diamonds.com /Education/Color.aspx (345 words)

	Diamond Color - Zales
		Color is only one of the four C's so even when a stone has a visible tint, such as K or above, it can still be very lovely if it has good clarity and cut.
		How the diamond is set can make a difference, too; you might not want to put a truly colorless diamond in a yellow gold setting since the yellow color will reflect in the stone.
		Diamonds also come in a wide variety of other colors, including red, blue, green and a bright yellow known as "canary." These are graded as Z+ and are known as "fancy" diamonds.
	www.zales.com /jewelry101/index.jsp?page=diamonds_Color (175 words)

	Diamond color grade for diamond colors with colored diamonds
		Many stated that their diamond colors were AA or AAA diamonds so the GIA identified the best diamond color with a D grading to further distance themselves from the propaganda.
		The gradations on the diamond color system are very accurate and can be so small that it is almost impossible for a non-professional to see the differences.
		The diamond color going down the scale can drastically determine the value of your diamond which is similar to the other three C's of cut, clarity, and carat weight.
	www.jeweler.com /diamond_color_grade.htm (390 words)

	Diamond Color Clarity Grade, Diamond Grades Quality Information, Diamond Grade Scale
		Diamond Clarity: Presence of inclusions in a diamond
		A diamond's color is graded on an alphabetical scale from D-Z, with D being absolutely colorless and Z being light yellow.
		Diamonds with inclusions which may or may not be easily seen by the naked eye.
	www.jewelbasket.com /aboutdiamonds.html (583 words)

	Diamond Color
		Diamonds are not all truly colorless, but it's the colorless, often called white, diamonds that other shades are judged against.
		The color of graded diamonds is compared to the color of control stones, preselected gems of a specific color.
		Diamonds graded from K through M show visibly more marked color, and are classified as faintly tinted or colored.
	www.diamondshippers.com /color.html (327 words)

	Canadian Diamond Color
		Most of those diamonds find their way into industrial purposes, (drill bits, saw blades, etc.) The rarest of all diamond colors are white (or colorless).
		The Gemological Institute of America (G.I.A.) grades color alphabetically from D (totally colorless) to Z (yellow).For a diamond to be considered "colorless," the G.I.A. requires that it be a D, E, or F. However, the D-Z scale is continuous, so the difference between an F and G is very small.
		The average color for engagement diamonds in the United States is G to H. Jewelers have two tools at their disposal to judge the color of a given diamond.
	www.canadadiamonds.com /canadian_diamonds_color.htm (408 words)

	Diamond Learning Center - Diamond Color - Loose diamonds, diamond engagement rings, diamond stud earrings and three ...
		The color of a diamond depends on the quantity and nature of trace elements within the stone and how these elements originated.
		Diamonds that are graded in the D-F range are the rarest and consequently most valuable.
		Fancy color diamonds are available in their own section and do not follow the letter grading conventions in the chart above.
	www.diamonds-diamond.net /helpmenu_color.asp (327 words)

	Diamond Color
		The color of a diamond can range from colorless (pure white) to shades of yellow and brown.
		The closer a diamond is to colorless the more rare and expensive the diamond.
		However, diamonds that naturally exhibit very intense pure colors, such as blue, red, green and bright yellow are the rarest of all and as such command extraordinarily high prices.
	www.altobelli.com /html/diamond_color.html (117 words)

	Diamond Buyers Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		When jewelers speak of a diamond's color, they are usually referring to the presence or absence of color in white diamonds.
		Color is a result of the composition of the diamond, and it never changes over time.
		Diamonds graded D through F are naturally the most valuable and desirable because of their rarity.
	www.diamondcastlejewelers.com /color.htm (361 words)

	eBay Store - Gem Stone King: Color Diamonds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		The most common way of enhancing diamonds is irradiation- a process in which natural diamonds are bombarded with high energy electron particles in a laboratory in a method similar to the one used for food irradiation.
		Some diamonds are often subjected to further color enhancement by annealing (heating) them at high temperatures - The high temperatures are used to give the diamond the same durability and brilliance that it has in its natural state.
		Beauty: Natural Diamonds are brilliant, luminous, and glowing, enhance them with vivid and intense color and you have the added effect of arousing sensations and their color variety opens new horizons for the jeweler’s creativity.
	stores.ebay.com /Gem-Stone-King/Color-Diamonds.html (615 words)

	Diamond color - diamond color chart - diamond color grading (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Diamond color refers to the degree to which a diamond is colorless.
		Diamond color differences are very subtle and it is very difficult to see the difference between two levels on the scale.
		Colors are therefore graded under controlled lighting conditions and are compared to a master set for accuracy.
	www.eternityweddingbands.com /education_color.asp (536 words)

	Diamond Color
		The word color is a bit misleading as the ideal diamond has a "lack" in color (yellowness).
		A letter grade is given to a diamond to describe the subtle tones of color in a stone.
		Fancy colors such as pink, red, blue and green are discovered each year, but they are very rare and incredibly expensive.
	www.angeldiamond.com /m_Diamond_Education_Center_Color.aspx (256 words)

	How to Buy A Diamond - The Four Cs in depth - Color - Shane Co. - The Shane Company (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Color is graded by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) with letters ranging from D (completely colorless) to Z (light yellow).
		Color is actually one of the most difficult factors to evaluate.
		A diamond may exhibit the color of its setting, which is why most ring settings will have a white gold or platinum head.
	www.shaneco.com /jewelry/color.asp (476 words)

	Diamond Color (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Grades in the color of diamonds range from D-Z, D being truly colorless and of the highest quality.
		Diamonds graded K, L, and M will have obvious hints of color and as the scale approaches P you may find subtle changes in hue and tone.
		The exceptions to the rule are "Fancy" diamonds- in well-highlighted colors that include pink, blue, red, green, and canary yellow.
	www.astreins.com /color.html (146 words)

	Engagement rings : Diamond Engagement Rings at Diamonds Right
		Diamonds are graded on a color scale ranging from D to Z, with D being completely colorless and Z containing heavy tints of yellow, brown, or gray.
		When directly comparing diamonds for color, most consumers are unable to detect color in diamonds graded D-K. We recommend selecting a diamond with a color grade of K or better.
		Slight color noticeable to the naked eye; however, if the stone is well cut it will still have the brilliance and fire of a better color graded diamond with a lesser cut.
	www.diamondsright.com /Education/Color.aspx?cookieless=true (456 words)

	Welcome to Tradeshop Fine Jewelers
		iamond color is graded across a scale, from a perfect colorless D to a markedly colored Z.
		Almost any diamond will show a slight trace of color, except for the very top grades, which are both rare and very expensive.
		Now this is where you really start seeing color "big time", a stone of this range hammerset into a warm 18Kt yellow gold ring looks stunning while place it into a nice platinum or white gold set and it looks fairly terribly colored...
	www.tradeshop.com /master/color.shtml (386 words)

	Diamond color
		But a colorless diamond is very rare; most diamonds contain slight traces of yellow, brown, or gray, which limits the spectra of light that is reflected.
		Diamonds are graded on a letter scale from D to Z: D, E, and F diamonds have no color detectable to the unaided eye; those graded G, H, I, or J are nearly colorless, but a trained gemologist can detect a slight yellow cast.
		Those diamonds have color that is detectable even to the untrained eye.
	amiragha.itgo.com /diamondcolor.htm (411 words)

	Color > Diamond Education : Diamond Destiny (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		In this color range, G or H stones are similar to the color of glass, or a deep clear white.
		These stones may resemble heavier corn oil colors, and may even be the color of weak tea.
		Often, a diamond's color is enhanced by the color of the metal mounting in which they are set.
	www.diamonddestiny.com /education/color.aspx (364 words)

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