{"id":18654,"date":"2022-11-13T04:00:14","date_gmt":"2022-11-13T09:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=18654"},"modified":"2022-11-14T11:24:48","modified_gmt":"2022-11-14T16:24:48","slug":"compare-f-vs-g-diamond-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/compare-f-vs-g-diamond-color\/","title":{"rendered":"COMPARE F vs G DIAMOND COLOR"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"blog-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Compare-F-Color-VS-G-Diamond-Color.gif\" alt=\"Compare F Color VS G Diamond Color\" title=\"Compare F Color VS G Diamond Color\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-18655\" \/><\/div>\n<h2>F To G Comparison&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>\nI am a big fan of <strong>Pure White Diamonds<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nPure White are the Diamonds in the <strong>Color Ranges of D, E, and F<\/strong>. They are <strong>Ultra White<\/strong>, <strong>Very Bright<\/strong>, and the <strong>BEST <\/strong>that Money can Buy!<\/p>\n<p><h2>BUT&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>\nThey are also More <strong>Rare<\/strong>, and More <strong>Expensive <\/strong>than the <strong>Average Diamond Color<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nThe Average Color on the Market, is in the <strong>Near Colorless Range<\/strong>. Which are <strong>G, H, I, and J<\/strong> Colors&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>See the Diamond Color Chart Below&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>\n(<strong>P.S.<\/strong> All these <strong>Diamond Images<\/strong> are taken from <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/round-cut\/?CaratFrom=0.7&#038;CaratTo=30&#038;Color=H,G,F,E,D&#038;Clarity=SI1,VS2,VS1,VVS2,VVS1,IF,FL&#038;Cut=Ideal,Excellent,TrueHearts&#038;PriceFrom=200&#038;PriceTo=&#038;Sort=Price,%20DefaultOrder&#038;ViewsOptions=Images&#038;advancedParameter=Symmetry&#038;showAdvanced=show&#038;Polish=EX,ID&#038;Symmetry=EX,ID&#038;Lab=GIA&#038;Flour=None,Negligible&#038;DepthFrom=45&#038;DepthTo=80&#038;TableFrom=50&#038;TableTo=83?a_aid=JSDG\">James Allen Online<\/a> &#8211; Great Diamonds, View the <strong>Real Stone<\/strong> Close Up at <strong>10x<\/strong> Magnification, with <strong>Unbelievable Prices<\/strong>, too).<\/p>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Diamond-Color-Grading-Chart.jpg\" alt=\"Diamond Color Grading Chart\" title=\"Diamond Color Grading Chart\" width=\"640\" height=\"460\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18658\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Diamond-Color-Grading-Chart.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Diamond-Color-Grading-Chart-300x216.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>G-H<\/strong> is at the High End of the Near Colorless Stones and are Considered &#8220;<strong>FINE WHITE<\/strong>&#8221; Colors. <\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>I-J<\/strong> is at the Lower End, and sometimes exhibit an <strong>OFF COLOR<\/strong>, or even a <strong>Light Yellow Hue<\/strong> or Tint at times.<\/p>\n<p><h2> So the True Question Remains&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>\nF is a <strong>Pure White Diamond<\/strong>, G is a <strong>Near Colorless Diamond<\/strong>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Can you really tell the two apart???<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Compare-F-vs-G-Diamond-Color.jpg\" alt=\"Compare F vs G Diamond Color\" title=\"Compare F vs G Diamond Color\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Compare-F-vs-G-Diamond-Color.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Compare-F-vs-G-Diamond-Color-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>(<strong>Not so easy, eh?<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<p>\nThey fall into <strong>two different Color Categories<\/strong>, sit <strong>side by side<\/strong> on the charts, and can up the value and price by <strong>hundreds<\/strong>, if not <strong>thousands<\/strong> of dollars. <\/p>\n<p><h2>So is it worth it?<\/h2>\n<p>\n<strong>Can you really spot the difference???<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>The Answer: NO!<\/h2>\n<p>\n<strong>Not really<\/strong>. Which can be concerning, considering the fact that <strong>I push Pure White Stones so much<\/strong>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>But Hear me out&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>\nWhen ever you view two ranges directly next to each other, <strong>99% of the time<\/strong>, you won&#8217;t see a visual difference between them.<\/p>\n<p>\nThis can be said for <strong>any Color Range<\/strong>: D-E, G-H, L-M. <strong>As well as Clarity too:<\/strong> SI1-SI2, VVS2-VS1&#8230; <\/p>\n<p><h2>Like in the Clarity Example below&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Compare-VVS2-vs-VS1-Diamond-Clarity.jpg\" alt=\"Compare VVS2 vs VS1 Diamond Clarity\" title=\"Compare VVS2 vs VS1 Diamond Clarity\" width=\"640\" height=\"450\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Compare-VVS2-vs-VS1-Diamond-Clarity.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Compare-VVS2-vs-VS1-Diamond-Clarity-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If they sit next to each other, chances are, <strong>you won&#8217;t be able to spot the differences<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>\nFor the differences are <strong>minute<\/strong>. Slight changes that most customers would <strong>never pick up on<\/strong>. It&#8217;s even <strong>difficult for a trained expert<\/strong> to identify the difference, especially without the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2lgjz5D\">proper tools, lighting, or equipment<\/a>. <\/p>\n<p>\nThat&#8217;s why an <strong>F Colored Diamond<\/strong>, next to a <strong>G Colored Diamond<\/strong>, is really going to appear <strong>similar <\/strong>and be very difficult to tell which is which.<\/p>\n<p>\nYou might be able to tell, sure, or you might only be able to tell if someone <strong>were to inform you<\/strong>. But a normal person just looking at the stones, <strong>would never really know<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><h2>They&#8217;d have No Clue!<\/h2>\n<p>\nAnd that&#8217;s because they&#8217;re both &#8220;<strong>White<\/strong>&#8221; Stones. Pure White, Fine White, <strong>it&#8217;s still WHITE!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Most people can&#8217;t see the variances&#8230;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><h2>And Here&#8217;s WHY:<\/h2>\n<p>\n<strong>Diamonds aren&#8217;t Color Grade Face Up!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\n(Meaning looking <strong>straight down<\/strong> into the Stone.)<\/p>\n<p><h2>NOPE!<\/h2>\n<p>\nThey&#8217;re actually <strong>turned upside down<\/strong>, and viewed at <strong>an angle through the Pavilion<\/strong> (Base).<\/p>\n<p><h2>Like so&#8230;<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/How-Diamonds-Are-Color-Graded.jpg\" alt=\"How Diamonds Are Color Graded\" title=\"How Diamonds Are Color Graded\" width=\"640\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18660\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/How-Diamonds-Are-Color-Graded.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/How-Diamonds-Are-Color-Graded-300x94.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Now, <strong>what&#8217;s important to note is this;<\/strong> The eye usually can&#8217;t see a difference in side by side colors&#8230;<\/p>\n<p>But&#8230; They can often pick up Colors that are <strong>NOT side by side<\/strong>. As in D versus a G, or, G versus a K.<\/p>\n<p>\nGoing <strong>two or more steps<\/strong> between Diamond Colors is enough of <strong>a subtle difference to be noticeable<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p><h2>Compare the 3 Colors Below:<\/h2>\n<p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Distinquishing-Color-Between-Diamonds.jpg\" alt=\"Distinquishing Color Between Diamonds\" title=\"Distinquishing Color Between Diamonds\" width=\"640\" height=\"650\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-18659\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Distinquishing-Color-Between-Diamonds.jpg 640w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Distinquishing-Color-Between-Diamonds-295x300.jpg 295w, https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/Distinquishing-Color-Between-Diamonds-53x53.jpg 53w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>That&#8217;s when you start to see the magic happen<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nYou begin to <strong>spot the differences<\/strong> between a White Diamond and a <strong>Not-So-White<\/strong>&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><h2>The Pure White Diamond tends to &#8220;POP&#8221;.<\/h2>\n<p>\nSo if you&#8217;re deciding between an <strong>F and a G<\/strong>, it&#8217;s not going to make any <strong>Real Visual Difference<\/strong>. Go for the G and <strong>Save Some Money!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nBut, if you ask me about <strong>E versus G<\/strong>, well by all means, <strong>GO FOR THE E!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\nThere is a difference that you would see, <strong>and so would others<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><h2>E Colored Diamonds are STUNNING!<\/h2>\n<p>\nThe E would <strong>Shine Bright, White<\/strong>, and add <strong>Much Needed Appeal<\/strong> to any Diamond of <strong>any Quality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\nFor a White Stone looks <strong>BIGGER<\/strong>, <strong>hides Defects<\/strong> more (<strong>Inclusions <\/strong>in the Stone), and of course, always looks <strong>CLEANER<\/strong>!<\/p>\n<p>\n(Not <strong>Antiqued <\/strong>, <strong>Stained<\/strong>, <strong>Tarnished<\/strong>, or <strong>Old<\/strong>)<\/p>\n<p>\nEspecially when she <strong>compares her Diamond<\/strong> up against her Girlfriends Diamond (and she will do this). <\/p>\n<p><h2>She&#8217;ll LOVE that Comparison!<\/h2>\n<p>\nSo check out <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/round-cut\/?CaratFrom=0.7&#038;CaratTo=30&#038;Color=F,E,D&#038;Clarity=SI1,VS2,VS1,VVS2,VVS1,IF,FL&#038;Cut=Ideal,Excellent,TrueHearts&#038;PriceFrom=&#038;PriceTo=&#038;Sort=Price,%20DefaultOrder&#038;ViewsOptions=Images&#038;advancedParameter=Symmetry&#038;showAdvanced=show&#038;Polish=EX,ID&#038;Symmetry=EX,ID&#038;Lab=GIA&#038;Flour=None,Negligible&#038;DepthFrom=45&#038;DepthTo=80&#038;TableFrom=50&#038;TableTo=83?a_aid=JSDG\">Pure White Diamonds (D-E-F) HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\nAnd <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jamesallen.com\/loose-diamonds\/round-cut\/?CaratFrom=0.7&#038;CaratTo=30&#038;Color=H,G&#038;Clarity=SI1,VS2,VS1,VVS2,VVS1,IF,FL&#038;Cut=Ideal,Excellent,TrueHearts&#038;PriceFrom=200&#038;PriceTo=&#038;Sort=Price,%20DefaultOrder&#038;ViewsOptions=Images&#038;advancedParameter=Symmetry&#038;showAdvanced=show&#038;Polish=EX,ID&#038;Symmetry=EX,ID&#038;Lab=GIA&#038;Flour=None,Negligible&#038;DepthFrom=45&#038;DepthTo=80&#038;TableFrom=50&#038;TableTo=83?a_aid=JSDG\">Near Colorless (G-H) Diamonds Here!<\/a> :)<\/p>\n<p>\nThese are the <strong>TOP 5 Color Ranges<\/strong> in the World, and the ones to stick with<strong> if you want a White Stone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>\n<strong>Cheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>F To G Comparison&#8230; I am a big fan of Pure White Diamonds. Pure White are the Diamonds in the Color Ranges of D, E, and F. They are Ultra White, Very Bright, and the <a class=\"mh-excerpt-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/compare-f-vs-g-diamond-color\/\" title=\"COMPARE F vs G DIAMOND COLOR\">[Read More&#8230;]<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":18655,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,9,6,29,3,10,4,20],"tags":[437,438,436,47,434,435,291],"class_list":["post-18654","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-4cs","category-certification","category-color","category-diamond-guide","category-diamonds","category-engagement","category-jewelry","category-loose-diamonds","tag-color-grading","tag-compare-diamond-color","tag-diamond-color","tag-diamonds","tag-f-color","tag-g-color","tag-loose-diamonds"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18654"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=18654"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18654\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/18655"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=18654"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=18654"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=18654"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}