Diamond Color

Diamond color is the second most important thing to consider when purchasing a diamond, right after a diamond's cut. Color is the first thing the eye notices after sparkle, and less is more in this case: the less color a diamond has, the higher the diamond color grade. Blue Nile only offers diamonds with grades of Colorless or Near-Colorless, ensuring that natural color will usually be invisible to the naked eye. Use our diamond cut grading scale, comparison chart, and expert tips to help you choose a diamond with the best color grade for your budget.

• 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.
• Blue Nile 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.

Use the slider to see color grade details or view the Color Grade Chart below.

Diamond Color Grade Chart

• 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.

Next, learn about Diamond Clarity.