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Colorless

Near Colorless

Faint Yellow

Very Light Yellow

Light Yellow

Like mentioned earlier, fancy color diamonds are those that have a more intense yellow color

that can even reach brown. They are beyond Z and do not have a color grade. Diamonds that are

higher on the chart, like “E” for example are worth more than diamonds that are lower on the

chart, say “X” color. This is because diamonds closer to colorless are rarer, so their supply is

limited, and because consumers desire a whiter stone.

Clarity

Clarity is another characteristic that describes the visual appearance of a diamond. Words

commonly associated with the clarity of a diamond are “inclusions” (which refer to internal

defects) and “blemishes” (which refer to the surface imperfections). Because diamonds are

created under extreme temperatures and pressures within the Earth, the process can be quite

unpredictable. Inclusions can be foreign crystal material that was incorporated during this intense

process. Tiny cracks can also occur within the diamond. Blemishes can include chips, scratches,

nicks, or anything of the sort. These imperfections decrease a diamond’s value. If a diamond is

“eye clean”, it means that none of these imperfections can be seen with the naked eye. However,

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