- 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.
Diamond Color
Buying Tips
Grading Scale
Use the slider to see color grade details or view the Color Grade Chart below.
D
E-F
Colorless
Minute traces of color can be detected by an expert gemologist. A rare diamond.
See E & F Graded DiamondsG-H
Near Colorless
Color difficult to detect unless compared side-by-side against diamonds of better grades. An excellent value.
See G & H Graded DiamondsI-J
Near Colorless
An exceptional value with slightly detectable warmth or tone.
See I & J Graded DiamondsK-Z
Noticeable color
Not carried by Blue Nile.
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.
Next, learn about Diamond Clarity.
Not Carried At Blue Nile
Blue Nile Diamonds
Z-N
M-K
J
I
H
G
F
E
D
Noticeable color
Near-colorless
colorless
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