1, different colors
The most obvious difference between white diamonds and colored diamond lies in the color. Among them, "white diamond" is the colorless diamond we usually see. This kind of diamond shines like water, symbolizing purity. Most common diamond ornaments on the market are inlaid with this kind of diamond, such as diamond rings, diamond earrings, pendants and so on. "Colored diamonds" refers to colored diamonds. Colored diamond has many colors, including yellow diamonds, green diamonds and black diamonds, as well as rare red diamonds, blue diamonds and pink diamond. Colored diamond can often be seen in some big-name and high-grade jewelry.
2. Divided into different levels.
The grades of white diamonds and colored diamond are determined according to the 4C standard formulated by GIA, but the classification of diamond color grades is different. The color grade of white diamonds is represented by the letter D-Z from high to low. The yellower the color of white diamonds, the lower the grade. Colored diamond, on the other hand, is more subdivided, mainly according to the saturation (concentration) of diamond color and decorative color (hue). The purer and brighter the color, the higher the grade.
3. Different prices
There is another obvious difference between colored diamond and white diamond, that is, the price is different. Colored diamond is a relatively rare diamond, the mining amount is only 1% of that of ordinary white diamonds, and the price is relatively expensive. Compared with white diamonds with the same weight and color, the price of yellow diamonds is generally higher than 1/4 to 1/2. For example, the price of 1 carat white diamond is about 1 10,000 yuan, while the price of 1 carat yellow diamond is about10.4 million yuan. It can also be seen on the diamond shopping platform that the price in colored diamond is obviously higher than that of ordinary white diamonds.