Is GH diamond good quality?

Is GH diamond good quality?

G-H color: G-H color is considered a ‘white’ diamond (fine white) and is at the high end of the near colorless range. SI1, G-H is actually more than good. 80% of all the shoppers would be very happy and satisfied with this particular clarity and color combo.

Is diamond color better than G color?

G-color is the top diamond color grade in the near-colorless color range. These are diamonds that professionals can tell have a slight tint of color but that appear colorless to the rest of us. G, H, I and J color diamonds, the “near colorless” grades, have color that is more visible to the trained eye.

What does diamond color GH mean?

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Diamonds graded from G-H are considered to be near colorless. Generally speaking, the naked eye cannot tell the difference between one or two color grades on a loose diamond.

Do G color diamonds look yellow?

Though they are “near colorless,” no — G color diamonds really don’t look yellow; they’re most accurately described as having a slightly warm cast. You can’t really tell G color diamonds have this subtle warmth unless they’re placed side by side with a diamond that is truly colorless (and significantly more expensive).

What is the best color diamond for the money?

A G colored diamond will give you tremendous value for your money and it will look icy white in every case. Only if you hold a D colored diamond ring directly next to the G colored ring will you realize that the G colored diamond is not as white as humanly possible.

What does G mean in a diamond?

Diamonds whose color is graded G are at the top of the Near Colorless grading range. The top three grades (D, E and F) make up the Colorless range. Diamonds graded with one of the next four grades (G, H, I and J) are considered Near Colorless.

Can you see color in G diamond?

Viewed with the naked eye, it’s virtually impossible to see any difference in color between a G color diamond and a diamond with a D, E or F color grade. Despite this, G color diamonds are anywhere from 10 to 25% cheaper than diamonds in the “colorless” range of the scale.

Is color or clarity more important?

The color grade is more important than the clarity grade because cushion-cut diamonds tend to retain a lot of color. Because of this, you can go as low as SI1 or SI2 on the clarity scale, and the diamond should still appear flawless. If you are shopping for a radiant diamond, prioritize color over clarity.

Is G color good enough?

As we will see shortly, the G color is absolutely a great select for relatively high-carat diamonds, i.e. diamonds +1 carat. This utterly means that for +1 carat, the diamond table will be larger and inclusions would be more visible, that’s why we recommend getting VS2 in G color diamonds.

Is G VS1 a good diamond?

For people who are on a budget and are conscious about clarity, VS1 diamonds are great options to consider when shopping for diamond jewelry. The VS1 grade provides good value for money and lies in a sweet spot on the clarity scale with very minor inclusions that are not visible to the naked eye.

What is the difference between G and H colored diamonds?

G and H colored diamonds are generally colored premium blend of value and quality. These are considered high on the scale and border the colorless range of D, E and F. The customer looking for a white diamond without a distracting color shade, but also a higher cut, color and/or clarity, should choose the G or H colored diamond.

What is the clarity of a diamond?

When it comes to the clarity of a diamond, your goal should generally be to choose the most affordable diamond (at least from the perspective of clarity) that’s eye-clean. Diamonds are graded for color using a scale that runs from D (colorless) to Z (noticeable yellow or brown color).

What is the difference between if clarity and VS1 clarity?

For example, compare this 1.00 carat VS1 clarity diamond to this IF clarity diamond of the same cut, color and carat weight. Both diamonds are eye clean and will look almost identical in a ring, but the IF clarity diamond costs $1,155, or 31 percent, more than the VS1 diamond.

What is the difference between G and D color Asscher cut diamonds?

For example, below, we’ve compared a 0.90 carat, VS2 clarity, G color Asscher cut diamond (on the left) to a similarly-sized, D color Asscher cut diamond (on the right): Under bright lighting and 20x magnification, there’s a very slight yellow coloration to the G color diamond that isn’t there in the D color diamond.