{"id":8214,"date":"2022-12-02T06:00:31","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T11:00:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=8214"},"modified":"2022-12-02T12:38:50","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T17:38:50","slug":"is-j-color-a-good-diamond-color","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/is-j-color-a-good-diamond-color\/","title":{"rendered":"IS J COLOR A GOOD DIAMOND COLOR?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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First off, let me begin by saying that there is nothing wrong with J color<\/strong> or J colored diamonds…<\/p>\n

Nothing wrong, but…<\/h2>\n

\nIf you were to ask me if I myself would buy a diamond with J color I would have to say no.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The reason being:<\/h2>\n

\nI like pure white diamonds<\/strong> (D-E-F color). <\/p>\n

\nNow some people can’t tell the difference in a little diamond color. Some just don’t even care about the ‘color<\/strong>‘ of the diamond. Some care more about ‘clarity<\/strong>‘ than ‘color<\/strong>‘. No problem…<\/p>\n

\nBut, should you <\/strong>care if your diamond has J color? <\/p>\n

\nDoes J color make a difference in looks?<\/p>\n

Is J a good color to buy?<\/h2>\n

\nLet’s find out…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Near colorless range:<\/h2>\n

\nJ color is in the near colorless color range<\/strong> (if you don’t know about color, read: all about diamond color<\/a>). The near colorless range is made up of 4 color grades: G, H, I and J<\/strong> (see picture). <\/p>\n

\nThe near colorless range is the second best<\/strong> color range there is, pure white being the best<\/strong> (which is D-E and F).<\/p>\n

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

J, as you’ll notice is at the very bottom of the near colorless list<\/strong> (directly next to the ‘faint yellow<\/strong>‘ range, which is K, L and M).<\/p>\n

\nJ color has the most yellow or brown color out of any of the other near colorless diamonds<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\nAs you can see from the picture, G, H, I, J, does have a slight yellow hue to them (keyword being slight<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

J is by far, not a bad color. Really it isn’t. Most people can’t see the yellow cast or off-color in a diamond that’s been graded a J. That is…<\/p>\n

Until you compare them.<\/h2>\n

When you put a J side by side with a whiter diamond<\/strong> (D, E, F, G or H), it will show you how yellow or brown a J colored diamond can be (sometimes it’s almost a shocking difference).<\/p>\n

Some people can see the color well and are still fine with it. Some think a little color adds warmth to the stone<\/strong>. Some don’t see any difference in color, especially once it’s set into a mounting or ring. Chances are, a little color won’t bother you either…<\/p>\n

Until you know.<\/p>\n

\nYou see, a lot of jewelers only carry near colorless diamonds<\/strong>. Some sell mainly I and J colored stones. What’s important to know<\/strong>, is that these jewelers have nothing better to show you, and nothing better to compare<\/strong> to a J. <\/p>\n

\nSo if you don’t see a better color, you won’t know what you’re missing.<\/p>\n

You must compare to colorless.<\/h2>\n

Once you see a yellow diamond put up against a stunning white diamond (like E – my favorite color<\/strong>) most people will choose the white color in a heartbeat.<\/p>\n

\nTo me, a white diamond just looks bigger and brighter. They appear to have more beauty and life in them. You must <\/strong>compare the two to really know what I’m talking about.<\/p>\n

It really is a mixed bag. <\/p>\n

\nLike I said, some people are fine with J and don’t see color<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\nIf you put a J color up against an I color (one color grade higher) chances are, you won’t be able to tell the difference between them. Generally, you need at least 2 jumps<\/strong> in color grade (like an H to a J) to spot the color change.<\/p>\n

Preference:<\/h2>\n

When it comes down to it, it’s all just preference<\/strong>. <\/p>\n

\nLook at a J color, and then look at a G color (the top end of the near colorless range). See for yourself the difference a whiter stone can make. If you see no difference, then don’t worry about it. Buy the J and be happy (J color will also be cheaper<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

But, if you see a favorable difference with your eyes, then buy the whiter diamond (D, E and F are awesome pure white diamonds – see here<\/a>). <\/p>\n

\nWhite diamonds are the cream of the crop<\/strong>. They appear to make your diamond look a little bit bigger and a little bit brighter (even though they are more expensive<\/strong>).<\/p>\n

White diamonds tend to steal the show and hopefully, will steal your heart as well. <\/p>\n

\nAnd J color, well, J color is J color (like these J colored diamonds here<\/a>), and there’s nothing wrong with that either.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nCheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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