Diamonds come in a variety of colors. While many people associate diamonds with being colorless, most mined diamonds actually range from white to pale yellow or brown. Diamonds with intense colors like yellow, red, green, or blue are called "fancy color diamonds." Black diamonds are also considered fancy color diamonds.
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Colorless to Near Colorless: These are the diamonds most commonly associated with engagement rings and fine jewelry. The less color a white diamond has, the higher its grade and often, its value.
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Slightly Colored: Many diamonds possess a slight tint of yellow or brown, which is often imperceptible to the untrained eye. These diamonds are generally more affordable than colorless diamonds.
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Fancy Color Diamonds: These diamonds display vivid and distinct colors. They are significantly rarer and more valuable than white diamonds. Some examples include:
- Yellow Diamonds: Relatively common among fancy colored diamonds.
- Pink Diamonds: Highly sought after and valuable.
- Blue Diamonds: Exceptionally rare and valuable.
- Green Diamonds: Extremely rare due to the unique irradiation process that causes the color.
- Red Diamonds: The rarest of all colored diamonds.
- Black Diamonds: Opaque and often owe their color to numerous inclusions.
Therefore, the color of a diamond can range from completely colorless to various shades of yellow, brown, and even vibrant hues like blue, pink, green, red, and black.
