{"id":3879,"date":"2020-06-21T07:00:50","date_gmt":"2020-06-21T11:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=3879"},"modified":"2020-06-21T11:40:33","modified_gmt":"2020-06-21T15:40:33","slug":"how-to-view-diamond-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/how-to-view-diamond-color\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO VIEW DIAMOND COLOR"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"How<\/div>\n

Diamond color is a difficult thing<\/strong> for most people to view.<\/p>\n

\nUnless you come across a diamond with M color, very few people will see any difference in body color whatsoever.<\/p>\n

\nWhy is this?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nBecause the sparkle, brilliance, fire, and reflections of the diamond will mask the color of the stone and make it difficult to judge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nMost consumers are left with just viewing diamond color on a diamond color chart<\/strong> as such…<\/p>\n

\n\"GIA<\/p>\n

\nSo while you may see some slight color if you look hard enough at a real stone, or if you compare stones side by side<\/strong>… I’m here to tell you, there is a better way.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nYou can see color more accurately if you just change your perspective, and view the diamond from the side.<\/strong><\/p>\n

View the diamond from the side.<\/h2>\n

\nIn fact, viewing the diamond from the side and bottom is how diamond grader’s grade color.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nTake a look at the image below that shows off 3 different diamond colors:<\/strong> D color, G color and K color.<\/p>\n

\n\"Compare<\/p>\n

See how the color is more apparent from the side?<\/h2>\n

\nGIA actually has master color stones<\/strong>, E-Z<\/strong>, that they measure diamond color against when they’re analyzing a stone.<\/p>\n

\nGIA doesn’t have a D colored master stone<\/strong>, since any diamond whiter than an E is automatically rated a D.<\/p>\n

\nHere’s an example of what master color stones<\/strong> would look like…<\/p>\n

\n\"GIA<\/p>\n

\nP.S. You can buy yourself a set of color master stone set<\/a> from Amazon, like so…<\/p>\n

\n\"Diamond<\/a><\/p>\n

\nNot only does the side view help bring out the true color of a diamond, but there are even more positions<\/strong> you can view the diamond in to see color.<\/p>\n

5 different diamond color viewing positions<\/h2>\n

\nFirst off, the best way to view diamonds in these different positions listed below, is by using a diamond color grading trough<\/strong>, or simply fold up a white business card<\/strong> to make your own diamond color grading tray<\/a>, like such…<\/p>\n

\n\"Diamond<\/a><\/p>\n

\nNow, let’s get to the 5 different color viewing positions…<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n(Images of all these positions are after the descriptions)<\/p>\n

Position 1<\/h2>\n

Place the diamond face down in the diamond trough or tray. View the color of the stone through the pavilion<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

Position 2<\/h2>\n

Place the diamond face down in the tray and view the color of the stone parallel to the girdle<\/strong>, through the pavilion.<\/p>\n

Position 3<\/h2>\n

Lay the diamond on its side, with the culet facing towards you<\/strong>, and view the color of the stone parallel to the girdle. <\/p>\n

Position 4<\/h2>\n

Place the diamond face down and tilt the stone towards your eye<\/strong>. Now view the diamond color parallel to the girdle as seen in the image below.<\/p>\n

Position 5<\/h2>\n

Place the diamond sideways in the tray or trough, with the diamond culet facing towards you, and view the stone through the pavilion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nImages of all these positions and color viewing angles are in the image below…<\/p>\n

\n\"How<\/p>\n

Now you should be able to view color like a pro.<\/h2>\n

\nDo note that this really only works for loose diamonds<\/strong>, as a mounted diamond will be difficult to view from the bottom, plus a mounted stone will also pull color from the mounting, as well. <\/p>\n

\nLoose diamonds work the best.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nSo the next time you’re out looking at stones, look through the bottom and side. You can also do this under a microscope as well, but the bright light of the scope may overpower any diamond color present.<\/p>\n

\nThe best Lighting to view diamond color with is a balanced daylight-equivalent fluorescent light<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nThat’s the ideal lighting situation.<\/p>\n

\nNow you know the inside scoop on diamond color and judging color…<\/p>\n

\nBut there is one last thing<\/strong> to understand when it comes to color.<\/p>\n

Carat weight affects color<\/h2>\n

\nThe size of the stone can change the way that color is perceived. Larger stones will exhibit the color of the stone stronger<\/strong>. It’s just easier to see more of the stone with the eye, hence, it makes the color deeper and more visible.<\/p>\n

\nSo a 1\/2 carat diamond with J color may look white from the side, while a 1.00 carat diamond with J color could look more yellow.<\/p>\n

\nAll good things to know.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nThe larger the diamond, the stronger the hue.<\/p>\n

\nSo if you’re looking at bigger stones, try to go for white diamonds (D-H), just like these diamonds here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\nCool, eh? :)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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