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White Colored or
Colorless Diamonds
The most traditional
and popular color
associated with the Diamond is white, or colorless, and is strongly favored as a popular gem in jewelry. However, the white colored,
or, colorless, diamond is
categorised into the following: Colorless, Nearly colorless, Faintly
tinted (usually yellow), Lightly tinted (usually yellow) and Tinted
(usually yellow but may progress to brownish). The scale and grades for
colorless diamonds goes from 'D' (colorless) to 'Z' (dark yellow). The
less color, the more expensive.
The Color Scale or
Grade for White or Colorless Diamonds
The scale or
grade for colorless diamonds goes from 'D' (colorless - most expensive) to 'Z' (dark
yellow - cheapest).
Diamond
Color Scale or Grade for
White or Colorless Diamonds |
|
Color |
Diamond Color
Scale or Grade |
Colorless
D E F |
Diamond Color D
Diamond Color E
Diamond Color F |
Most Expensive & Desirable
|
Near Colorless
G H I J |
Diamond Color G
Diamond Color H
Diamond Color I
Diamond Color J |
|
Faint Yellow
K L M |
Diamond Color K
Diamond Color L
Diamond Color M |
|
Very Light Yellow
N O P R |
Diamond Color N
Diamond Color O
Diamond Color P
Diamond Color R |
|
Dark Yellow
S T U V W X Y Z |
Diamond Color S
Diamond Color T
Diamond Color U
Diamond Color V
Diamond Color W
Diamond Color X
Diamond Color Y
Diamond Color Z |
Cheapest &
Least Desirable |
Diamond
Scale or Grade for
White or Colorless Diamonds |
Definition of
Diamond Color - Difference between Colored & White Diamonds
What is the Definition
of a White Diamond and what is the difference between White & Colored
Diamonds? Colored
diamonds contain impurities or structural defects that cause the
coloration, while pure or nearly pure white diamonds are transparent and
colorless. The most common impurity, nitrogen, causes a slight to intense
yellow coloration depending upon the type and concentration of nitrogen
present. Diamonds with a detectable hue other than yellow or brown are
known as colored diamonds.
Famous
White Diamonds
The most famous White diamonds in the world include:
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In 1701 the white, or colorless, Regent diamond discovered by a
slave in the Parteal Mines on the Kistna River
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In 1880 the white, or colorless Porter Rhodes Diamond came from
the claim of Mr. Porter-Rhodes in the Kimberly Mine
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In 1895 the Jubilee Diamond, a white, cushion-shaped diamond,
was found in the Jagersfontein Mine
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In 1968/68 the movie star Elizabeth Taylor became the owner of
the famous Krupp diamond and then the Taylor-Burton diamond
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Other
names of Famous White Diamonds are the
Cullinan I
(aka the Star of Africa), Cullinan II, Centenary, Lesotho Promise,
Jubilee, Millennium Star, La Luna, Orlov (aka Orloff)
(Near White), Jacob, Moon, Paragon, Premier Rose, Queen of
Holland, Great Brazilian, Niarchos, Jonker, Al-Nader, Taj-i-Mah,
Edna Star, Rojtman, Cartier, Koh-i-Noor, Uncle Sam Diamond
White Diamonds in Jewelry
White diamonds in jewelry is extremely popular especially for
wedding and engagement presents. White diamond earrings,
bracelets, necklaces and of course engagement rings and
eternity rings are the most popular types of jewelry. In
1477 Mary of Burgundy became the first known recipient
of a diamond engagement ring given to her by the
Archduke Maximilian of Austria and the history and
tradition of the engagement ring began
White - The Most
Popular Diamond Color
The most popular
diamond color is colorless or white diamonds. Facts and information
about White diamonds.
White Diamonds - Precious - Stone
- Guide - Colorless - Facts - Information -Info - Jewelry - Jewellery
History - Scale - Grade - Grading - Definition - Famous
White Diamonds
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