DIAMOND COLOR
Diamond Clarity Chart
EPL works exclusively with high-quality diamonds. Each stone undergoes meticulous processing using advanced technologies. Equally important is our cutting tradition — a school of craftsmanship developed over decades and recognized by international experts.
Our diamonds achieve the highest grading standards, including Triple Excellent, Double Excellent, and Very Good – Very Good.
Color Grading Chart GIA Standards
up to 0.290 carats
from 0.300 carats
The Impact of Diamond Color on Value
The color of a diamond is one of its fundamental quality characteristics, no less important than carat weight or clarity. In nature, diamonds with ideal color and clarity are extremely rare, which makes such stones highly valuable.
Diamonds with yellow hues of varying intensity, on the other hand, are the most common. The greater the intensity of the yellow tint, the lower the value of the stone — meaning color intensity in this category has an inverse relationship with price.
Diamonds in other shades that do not belong to the first or second categories are known as fancy diamonds. These may display blue, pink, red, or orange hues with varying degrees of intensity. Such stones are nearly as rare as perfectly colorless diamonds and are therefore highly prized.
Why Diamonds Appear in Different Colors
The wide spectrum of diamond colors is caused by trace mineral impurities within the crystal structure.
- Red and pink diamonds contain manganese particles.
- Blue and light blue diamonds owe their color to boron and aluminum molecules.
- Yellow diamonds receive their tint from lithium.
- The rare green hue is caused by chromium.
- The refined black tone results from graphite inclusions.
- Brown diamonds contain iron within their structure.
- The percentage and distribution of these impurities determine both the uniformity and saturation of a stone’s color.
In international jewelry terminology, the following descriptions are commonly used:
- Light — a faint hue
- Intense — a strong tone
- Vivid — a deep, highly saturated color
To date, approximately 250 diamond shades have been recorded. The classification of a diamond’s color category is determined by professional gemologists.
Choosing the Right Setting for a Diamond’s Color
Our designers strive to highlight the beauty of each cut diamond, regardless of its shade, size, or clarity.
- Absolutely colorless diamonds can be set in gold of any tone. Silver is rarely used, as its value does not correspond to the value of the diamond.
- Warm-toned diamonds pair beautifully with yellow or rose gold. The warmth of the setting can partially balance the stone’s hue, visually bringing it closer to an ideal appearance.
- Cool-toned diamonds are best complemented by white gold or silver settings, which enhance their crisp brilliance.