Diamond Cut Grading

Diamond Grading: Understanding The Basics, Cut, And Styles

As you’re shopping for diamonds, the GIA Color Scale will come in handy if you’re trying to understand the subtle color differences of D-to-Z color diamonds. Watch this video to see how GIA addresses these differences when assigning a color grade to a diamond. http://bit.ly/2PytKSg | GIA Education

Diamond Color Chart: The Official GIA Color Scale

Diamond Color Chart - Beyond the D-Z Diamond Color Scale | Naturally Colored

The Complete Guide to Diamond Color Scale

How do experts assess a diamond’s color? Although many diamonds appear colorless, GIA gemologists can detect even the slightest presence of yellow or other hues. GIA established the color grading standard, called the GIA Color Scale, to indicate the absence or presence of color. The scale begins with the letter D, representing colorlessness, and continues with the increasing presence of color to the letter Z. Diamond graders use color-comparison diamonds, called masterstones, to determine a diam