Lab Created Diamond Color Grade: What to Look for

Diamonds are in demand the entire time of the year, and this has been the trend for years and years now. The major concern of the people buying them is the color and look of the diamond. Everybody wants a unique and rare look for their diamonds and this to an extent depends on the cut and the color along with the other 2 aspects.

The 4 C’s of the diamonds which are very much relevant before making a purchase are the cut, clarity, color, and carat. Out of these all here we will discuss the importance of the color and the lab-grown color diamonds and whether should one consider them or not.

The Most desired colors for the diamonds are the colorless and white ones and the yellowish and brown tint diamonds are not preferred by people. As in they reflect less color to our eyes and thus the shine and sparkle are less in them which is quite an important factor for the buyers when it comes to diamonds.

So color is a very important aspect that cannot be ignored. The more colorless the diamond looks the more graceful and desirable it is.

In Fact, lab-created diamonds have very few inclusions and blemishes as compared to naturally found diamonds. But they aren’t completely flawless and still have a few distinctions when it comes to color, quality, and the other desired traits in diamonds. The diamonds which have a less color grade also cost less but they don’t look that great and are not preferred by many.

Facts to be considered:

• It directly has a huge impact on the price we pay for the diamonds
• The grade of the color should always be checked and determined only by professionals
• The grading criteria of the fancy colored diamonds are different than the colorless ones
• The design and the setting of the ring should also be looked at before deciding on the color of the diamond

Scale Chart of Color for the Lab-Grown Diamonds

The IGI which is the International Gemological institute certificate is a must for the verification in the case of the lab-grown diamonds as the GIA was there in the case of the natural diamonds. The IGI offers a particular grade for the lab-created diamonds and the GIA on the contrary gives only a range. The IGI is done on the scale of D to Z wherein Z is given to the yellowish pale ones.

Shape	Carat	Cut	Color	Clarity	Price
emerald	2.52	Ideal	H	VS2	$1429 $1072	View
oval	2.60	Excellent	F	VS2	$1857 $1393	View
oval	2.50	Excellent	G	VS2	$1537 $1153	View
oval	2.50	Ideal	G	VS1	$3296 $2472	View
oval	2.53	Ideal	G	VS1	$3117 $2338	View
emerald	2.53	Ideal	D	VS1	$2383 $1787	View
oval	2.59	Ideal	G	VS2	$1527 $1145	View
emerald	2.60	Ideal	F	VVS2	$3293 $2470	View
oval	2.50	Excellent	G	VS2	$1673 $1255	View
oval	2.51	Ideal	E	VS1	$4333 $3250	View
oval	2.50	Ideal	H	VS1	$1293 $970	View
oval	2.57	Ideal	F	VS2	$2723 $2042	View
oval	2.57	Ideal	G	VS2	$2757 $2068	View
emerald	2.50	Ideal	H	VS1	$1244 $933	View
oval	2.50	Ideal	G	VS1	$3303 $2477	View
emerald	2.50	Ideal	E	VS1	$2429 $1822	View
emerald	2.60	Ideal	F	VS1	$1787 $1340	View
emerald	2.51	Ideal	I	VS1	$1243 $932	View
oval	2.53	Ideal	G	VS1	$3337 $2503	View
emerald	2.60	Ideal	H	VS1	$1460 $1095	View

Color Scale of White Diamonds

Many of the sellers of the diamond claim that the second most important trait to look for in the diamond is the color and with their selling and marketing skills they also convince people to buy the diamond with the highest color grade of all the available options.

No doubt the color plays a significant role in the overall look and beauty of the diamond but the differences in the grading scales in various scales are quite tiny and are not even visible to the naked human eye. The difference between G to J grades is quite very difficult to distinguish without a proper magnifying glass but the cost of all these degraded varies a lot.

So it is advised to spend accordingly and wisely. The remaining amount of the money out of the budget can be spent on other aspects such as the cut of the diamond as it also plays an important role in the overall look of the diamond.

How does Fluorescence Interact with the Color of the Diamond?

Out of all the diamonds which are made in the labs only a few of them have the original fluorescence. While the others are enhanced using various techniques and equipment. The fluorescence is the ability of how a diamond responds to UV light. As in the UV light makes whites whiter and black light posters glow.

If the fluorescence is not proper and is extra strong or medium the overall look of the diamond will be dull and shabby but makes a lower Color graded diamond appear whiter. So for the diamonds in the D and G range, strong fluorescence should be avoided.

Best Grades for the White Gold, Platinum, Rose Gold Engagement Rings

Solitaire Engagement Rings

• Round Cut: K-M grades.
• Emerald, Princess, and Asscher Cuts: J-K grades.
• All other Diamond Shapes: I-J grades.

Pave or Side-Stone Rings

• Round, Princess, Emerald, and Asscher: G-I grades.
• All other Diamond Shapes: F-H grades.

Halo Engagement Rings

• All Diamond Shapes: F-H Grades.

The Impact of Different Settings

The setting of the stone in the ring plays a very important role. It enhances the color of the diamond. The color and the setting for the ring should be chosen in such a manner that they complement each other and enhance each other’s look and beauty.

In fact, when we place an I-colored diamond next to a high-graded diamond it looks like the I colored only. Many experts and gemologists use the traditional comparison method to grade the colors of the diamonds even to date. They place the diamond on a white folded card next to a master diamond to compare and determine the color.

The Center Diamond Color as Compared to the Side Stones

Many people go for side stoned rings these days as they look quite pretty and are very much in demand and fashion. In this case, make sure that the colors you choose should complement each other and do not overshadow each other’s look and beauty.

The side stones should either be of the same color as that of the center stone or should be a bit darker in color as we want the center diamond to be the main point of focus and attraction in the elegant ring.

Conclusion

There are a few aspects that need to be taken a look at before purchasing the diamonds such as the Cut, Clarity, Color, and Carat play an important role in the beauty of a diamond. The decision of whether to go for natural diamonds or lab-grown diamonds is solely a personal choice. The lab-grown is a bit cheap and environment friendly and thus becomes an ethical choice.

The man-made diamonds should be chosen wisely and the ones which resemble the natural shine and brilliance of the diamonds. One can choose a diamond in the G to I range that looks white but costs much less than those in the D to F range.

So with the change in the trends and the choices of the people these diamonds for sure are the future of the diamond industry as in eye are more cheap and ethical the at eh natural ones. get are also blemishes and inclusions free as in yey are made in the labs.