What's a Colorless Diamond?

A diamond is considered colorless if it has a D, E, or F rating. Moving down the scale, a diamond with a G-J would be considered “near colorless” and may give off a slight hint, while a diamond with a K-M grade, considered “faint,” would show noticeable color.

Is a colorless diamond good?

The best graded diamonds actually refers to the absence of color, and these are known as colorless diamonds. While colorless diamonds are the most valuable, near colorless diamonds also offer a great value. For customers searching for a more affordable diamond ring, picking a near colorless diamond is a great option.

How rare is a colorless diamond?

Colorless diamonds fall in the GIA scale at the letters of D, E, and F. Colorless diamonds are the most rare diamonds; less than 1% of the diamonds that are mined are D or E.