Interestingly the diamond color evaluation of most gem quality diamonds is based on the absence of color.
Vs2 g color diamond.
A chemically pure and structurally perfect diamond has no hue like a drop of pure water and consequently a higher value.
However if you have a tighter budget the h diamond is perfect as well.
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As far as diamond clarity is concerned you should go for a clarity grade that is as low as possible while still being eye clean.
The price point of most of these diamonds is reflected in this fact they price well not quite as low cost as the near colorless but significantly cheaper.
The lab created diamond has vs1 clarity and f color weighs 1 23 cts and received an ideal round cut.
G color vs2 diamonds.
6 680 1 carat g vs2 excellent cut round diamond 7 580 1 carat g vs1 excellent cut round diamond if you ll click the images you ll see how equally brilliant they are but since the gem on the left is graded as vs2 it s also priced lower.
As another example this round cut 0 8 carat diamond is a vs1 clarity with an f color.
Below for instance we have a vs2 diamond on the left and a si1 diamond on the right.
The diamond on the left has a small dark flaw right in the center.
2 060ct g vs2 2 258ct g vs2.
Still even in a cut that displays color more obviously the difference between a g color diamond and a d color diamond is quite small.
The most common mistake people make is that they purchase a diamond with a clarity grade that s simply too high to appreciate.
G color diamond that has a nice si2 clarity grading with at least very good cut grading will do the job.
On this page the calculator allows the user to estimate the diamond value based on rapaport diamond prices a diamond is valued by 4 important parameters color clarity cut and carat weight.
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.
The middle diamond has a very small flaw at the 6 30 o clock position.
Let us have a look.
This very often ends in the question whether one should go for a si1 diamond or a vs2 diamond.
The mined diamond has i1 clarity and g color weighs 1 05 cts and received an excellent round cut.
Personally i would go for the g color larger diamond if budget permits.
Understanding what diamond color means helps in choosing the right diamond.
Learn more about clarity.
The estimate of the diamond price is only indicative the prices vary with the market and other factors.
Hits the 2ct mark and faces up white.
An eye clean vs2 diamond will look identical to a flawless graded diamond assuming all else is equal but will cost far less.
