The body color of a diamond in its purest form is colorless. A colorless diamond is very rare, as traces of yellow or brown are usually present. The color of a diamond is evaluated by the unaided eye using a 23 letter grade scale, starting at D, the highest grade, and continuing through to Z, the lowest grade. The less color a diamond has, the more valuable it becomes.

While colorless gems are the most sought after, other diamonds with colors of red, pink, blue, green, and amber, often referred to as fancies, are options as well.

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• Cut
• Clarity
• Carat Weight