Diamond Cut Color Clarity Carat Chart. Instead of investing in higher color invest in higher cut the most important factor in a diamond s brilliance. Because color is easier to detect in larger diamonds opt for g h in diamonds over 1 carat and i j for those under 1 carat.
Every diamond certified by the gia undergoes a thorough independent evaluation. In addition two diamonds of the same carat weight can have different sizes depending on how they are cut. Keep in mind that the per carat price gets multiplied by the carat weight.
For round cut diamonds under 1 carat a vs2 or si1 clarity grade will give you an eye clean diamond sometimes even si2 doesn t have visible inclsuions.
A stone much larger than one carat should usually have a clarity of vs2 or higher and preferably a color grade around g or h. The larger the carat the more obvious the other qualities become. Many diamonds have a subtle yellow or brown color to them. The larger the diamond carat weight can be a factor the easier it is to see.
