About White Diamond
A colorless diamond is commonly termed as the ‘white’ diamond. It can be a naturally-grown diamond of achromatic nature. White Diamonds reflect this perceived white hue owing to a high concentration of inclusions in them. These minute saturated particles trapped inside the stone or certain impurities containing hydrogen, nitrogen or boron have an effect on the light behavior (scintillation, fire and dispersion) on the diamond, thus yielding a translucent white tinge.
Sometimes White Diamonds appear as clear as crystals. They are analogous to colorless or near colorless diamonds. Some possess a perceived milky white color resembling milk, cream, snow, salt or sugar. Besides, the white hue may be just like ivory, moonstone or pearl and sometimes opalescent. Fancy irradiated diamonds are also available in white shades and are not as expensive as other colored diamonds. In addition, fancy white diamonds may have a dash of yellow, brown or blue tint in them so as to enhance their beauty.
The ‘face up’ view of a diamond is taken into account to know what color it is. In other words, when a diamond is viewed from the top, the light reflection shows off various colors in all directions and that helps to determine the true color of a diamond. According to the GIA color labels, white diamonds are assigned various grades to define their “color” characteristics. The grades D, E, F are designated for ‘Colorless Diamonds while G to K represent ‘near colorless’ and ‘faint’ labels. L, M, N down the grade lines are for ‘tinted’ diamonds. However, these grades are equally important for evaluating the quality of diamonds on the basis of other diamond characteristics namely cut, fluorescence, clarity, etc.
‘Colorless’ diamonds are rated upside down on the color grading scale. Higher the color concentration, lower is the color grade. A diamond with a slight tint is assigned a lower rank while a ‘colorless’ Diamond gets the highest grade. Therefore, the D rated diamond is the best possible ‘white’ diamond, you can ever get!
Greater the tints, lesser is the value of a white diamond. Unlike colored diamonds, the white diamonds become cheaper with higher concentration of colors in them. When you are shopping for white diamonds, remember that these magnificent gemstones will have good value as long as they carry a minimum of inclusions and blemishes within them.
White Diamonds are usually moderately priced. They are widely used in jewelry items and are the much sought-after gemstones for Rings, bracelets, necklaces, anklets, etc. They sparkle more, making your occasions more memorable and full of joy!