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Often readers ask me, what is the best color and clarity combination to look for when buying a diamond.  Since I have addressed Diamond Color and Diamond Clarity separately, one might think that perhaps it would be a worthy endeavor to discuss them together.  The truth is, however, that there really is no correlation between the two.  It’s not as if an I color would look best with a VS2, whereas a G color would look best with an SI2.  They are two distinct parameters with no relationship between the two.

There is no Best Color and Clarity Combination

If, on the other hand, you would like a recommendation for both Color and Clarity separately, that is certainly reasonable.

As I mention in my article about Diamond Color, everything J and better looks white to the naked eye, especially when the diamond is set in a ring (all the more so when it’s set in a yellow gold ring).  You can only begin to appreciate the difference in whiteness between two different diamonds with different colors when they are placed next to each other against a neutral background.  In fact, this is how diamond color is graded — always against a master sample diamond whose color is known on a white background.  So while it might be tempting to reach for the stars and buy an F or better colored diamond, there’s really no need.  You won’t derive much benefit from the premium you will have to spend to get it.

Clarity, actually, is quite similar.  All that should matter is whether or not the diamond is clean to the naked eye.  The only thing I advise against buying is a diamond whose inclusions you can see without magnification.  A properly trained expert, like yours truly, can help you find the lowest clarity possible that is still eye-clean.  This can translate into big savings.  Consider that a 2 carat J I1 is 57% less in price on the rapaport price list than a G colored Diamond SI1 clarity!  That’s an enormous savings on a diamond that can looks just as beautiful.

Tags: Buying Help, Clarity, Color

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