Diamond color question

[lablover]

Hi all! Quick question for you experts out there! I was looking at a G colored GIA certified diamond today and while the stone was very pretty, I can definitely see a slight hint of color/warmth. Is this normal or am I just a bit color sensitive? I was previously looking at an E color with strong blue fluoro and this stone was ICY white with a hint of purple in direct sun.

I know lots of you have G (and H-J) stones (very beautiful stones

). My question is how many of you can see a difference between a G and lets say an E. I can see a pretty big difference...am I normal or do you think I am just sensitive to color??? Just curious....thanks!!!!!

And also, does cut affect color? For example would an excellent cut G appear whiter than a good cut G???? Thanks again!

 

[justjulia]

Yes, cut will definitely affect the appearance of color.
You just have to be comfortable with "the" diamond you choose. You''ll know it when you see it. It''s a personal thing. My sweet spot is a nicely cut F.

 

[sugarplum]

cut indeed affects color. i''m color sensitive and can personally see the color difference between an E and a G.

 

[rogeshoe57]

Well I had an H Color with great cut and I could see a yellowish tint viewing from side angles with faint Fluro. I returned that one and got an F and its icey white! I love it! If you can find a good deal go with an F!

 

[Rhea]

I can tell a difference between an E and G when they are side by side. When they aren''t next to each other I can''t tell the colour. I like H-I coloured stones, but I''ve only seen a lower coloured stone once.

 

[Ice Princess Cristy]

I had a .32 F VS2 very good cut stone that I just LOVED! When I upgraded, I went up in size but down in the other Cs to .53 G SI-1 good cut. I noticed a big difference in both the color and the sparkle. Although it was just 1 grade difference in color it was there and I think the cut and clarity definately affected the coloring. I never really fell in love with that diamond...... In this next upgrade (still waiting very impatiently for it to be returned to me!!!) I still have a G coloring but the VS2 and Excellent cut seemed to make a big difference in how the color looked.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Excellent cut will definitely make a difference. That is why you see lots of people on here with I, J, and K color stones. I am sure many people can tell a G from an E when they are next to each other, but that never happens in daily life. I think a G is a great value and very white when ideal cut.

 

[Venice]

I can see a difference in E to G ideal cut stones from three feet away. But that''s just me - I am very color sensitive.

 

[marcy]

I can tell the difference between an E and a G.

 

[lesco]

I discovered I am color sensitive to the extreme yet I cannot perceive subtle differences in size. Yes, I can also see the difference between an E and G, especially when viewed at a slight angle.

 

[EmeraldCutQuest]

My DW is sensitive to color ... as she said: "I definiterly will LIKE ''J'' if it gets me a larger stone!

--ECQ

 

[elmo]

Nobody has mentioned this yet but you''re looking at cushions, right? I''ve noticed more apparent color difference E to G in cushions than E to G in rounds at the same carat weight. For whatever reason, cushions and some other fancy shapes "hold" color more than rounds I think.

(Also with the purple you mention outdoors and the strong fluorescence, remember that on a clear day outdoors you''re also going to get blue sky reflected from the stone.)

 

[Paul-Antwerp]

I personally cannot see the difference between an E and a G, unless I am in an office situation, preferably with daylight-lighting in a north-facing office, and looking at the stones table down.

 

[lablover]

Hi guys! Thank you so much for your replies!!!! And yes, Elmo, I am (or I should say was) looking at cushions!!!! I finally made a decision on a stone and I went with the E color with the fluorescence!!!!!!

I LOVE the icy whiteness of it!!!! Thank you for all your helpful answers!!!