G colored stones... good value?

[lovehersomuch]

what do you all think about G colored stones? i was going to go with F (colorless) at the minimum but since i want to get a bit bigger ct size i and am getting a diamond iwth an excellent/ideal cut i thought it wouldnt make a difference if it is indeed G colored.

i read that if the diamond has a superior cut then even if it is near colorless it will still "pop" and have a colorless look.

is that right?

 

[arjunajane]

The majority of ppl will have a hard time telling the difference between F and G colour (presuming cut the same)- like you mentioned, especially when we''re talking ideal cut.
I would say you''re completely safe with G colour. I''m getting I colour and I''m still stoked with how white these face up

 

[coatimundi_org]

Date: 3/16/2008 1:32:25 AM
Author:lovehersomuch

i read that if the diamond has a superior cut then even if it is near colorless it will still ''pop'' and have a colorless look.


is that right?

Yes indeed! Can''t wait to see what you select

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 3/16/2008 1:32:25 AM
Author:lovehersomuch
what do you all think about G colored stones? i was going to go with F (colorless) at the minimum but since i want to get a bit bigger ct size i and am getting a diamond iwth an excellent/ideal cut i thought it wouldnt make a difference if it is indeed G colored.

i read that if the diamond has a superior cut then even if it is near colorless it will still ''pop'' and have a colorless look.

is that right?

Pretty much so unless the diamond is huge. Also especially if GIA or AGS graded, a G is a sweet spot for many!

 

[Ellen]

I love my G. I see no tint/color what so ever. It''s a safe color at almost any size, unless you''re highly sensitive.

 

[Imdanny]

I''d be overjoyed with H. G is fantastic!

 

[sna77]

Date: 3/16/2008 1:32:25 AM
Author:lovehersomuch
what do you all think about G colored stones? i was going to go with F (colorless) at the minimum but since i want to get a bit bigger ct size i and am getting a diamond iwth an excellent/ideal cut i thought it wouldnt make a difference if it is indeed G colored.

i read that if the diamond has a superior cut then even if it is near colorless it will still ''pop'' and have a colorless look.

is that right?

Have you seen a G stone in person? I suggest you go into a local B&M and compare ideal cut G''s to F''s etc. I''m ver color sensitive, so personally I wouldn''t go less than F... but thats just me... Its a personal preference, the best thing you can do is look at stones in person and figure out what you want

 

[SYC]

Same response as Ellen''s -- just wanted to mention I have a G color pendant and earrings. I love them -- both are ideal cut stones (one WF A Cut Above, one James Allen ideal w/ H&A pattern), and they are brilliant sparklers. But I am color sensitive and do notice a bit of color in them. But I think they were very good values, and the color doesn''t bother me very much right now. I may eventually trade up to Es though....

It really depends if you like the very white look of the colorless stones, or don''t mind a bit of "warmth" in your stones. If you don''t mind warmth, you can get incredible deals in the G-I, even J range...

 

[elle_chris]

Face up, you''re going to have a hard time telling the difference between an F and G. Bottom up, "I" couldn''t tell either so I decided a G was safe.
What clarity are you talking about? If I had the choice between an F SI or a G VS, I''d go for the G.
Your best bet though is to go look like others have said.

 

[sugarplum]

G colored stones are indeed a good value! it''s definitely a personal preference thing though and also psychological so it depends on what you''re comfortable/satisfied with. i''m very color sensitive and love icy white stones. definitely go check them out in person to see what your eyes like.

 

[MikeRato1]

agreed. g colors to me seem to be in a class of their own. im a pretty color sensetive person but couldnt detect a hint of color until h-i colors
but everyones different so let us know what you decide

 

[Pandora II]

Depends how colour-sensitive you are.

My brother couldn''t tell the difference between a D and an H! I bought him an H for his FI''s e-ring. The cut is amazing and it faces up whiter than I would have believed.

It''s also a question of preference - I like the warm colours personally.

 

[diamondseeker2006]

Date: 3/16/2008 10:40:57 AM
Author: elle_chris
Face up, you''re going to have a hard time telling the difference between an F and G. Bottom up, ''I'' couldn''t tell either so I decided a G was safe.
What clarity are you talking about? If I had the choice between an F SI or a G VS, I''d go for the G.
Your best bet though is to go look like others have said.

Ditto to all of the above. My original diamond is F and the new one is borderline G-H, and I think it is beautiful.

 

[nsfw]

I agree with what people have posted here. I''ll even go further as to say that G,H,I are all good values that can not be noticed by most people when set in a setting. You add the fact that day to day actives like washing dishes will add more gunk to a stone than any slight yellow ting will. Like anything. Its always best to check for yourself in person. Of course side by side will be the easiest test to make a G,H,I look not so colorless. I reality that sort of taste test almost never happens.

 

[mr_sloppysam]

G stones are great! I just got my engagement ring from the Diamond Broker in Los Altos (here in the Bay Area) and I had the same thoughts, should I get a F, G, or H.. I personally could tell the difference between a F - G - H (F - H is a very noticeable difference) when they''re next to each other. F to G was noticable but only if you put it next to each other... and I had a hard time telling the colors apart when they''re not together, I doubt most people will notice, especially when it''s mounted.

When I was looking at the diamonds, I actually saw a few amazing VS2-H''s, SI1-H''s that out sparkled some VS1-F and VS1-E stones. The cut is what determines how well the diamond will perform.

I personally choose an GIA excellent cut F colored stone, but went down a notch in clarity (VS2 from VS1) to maintain my price goal.

Sam

 

[marcy]

I think G is a very nice color for a diamond - most people can''t see any color in one and they are cheaper than the colorless diamonds. I think you''d be very happy with a G stone.

 

[Skippy123]

I have a G colored stone and I love the color; I had and I but I am happy w/my G. I would go look at them to see if you can see the difference but I am doubting you will. Can't wait to see what you find