Opinion on K colored stones

[LuckiestGuyonEarth]

So the lowest color I was considering before I watched some of the Good Old Gold tutorial videos was a J color. However, on there they had a K color and L color Old European cut diamonds in which I could not tell the difference between the two or really pic up a yellow color at all. This could be due to the video and my actual eye would pic it up, however as with J stones that can look very icy white, can K color look the same?

It obviously has to be labeled K for a reason, but if I went for one with some flourescense would it be a decent way to possibly go larger for the same cost as a J?

The most important thing, does anyone have examples?

I thought I saw a couple a while ago but couldn''t really find them in a search.

Thanks for the help!

Ben

 

[LuckiestGuyonEarth]

Oh yes, this would also be set in platinum, if you want to take that into consideration for your response.

Thanks

Ben

 

[Skippy123]

Here is Mara''s K thread
https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/pretty-k-ristmas-bling.74979/

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 4/15/2008 5:36:27 AM
Author:LuckiestGuyonEarth
So the lowest color I was considering before I watched some of the Good Old Gold tutorial videos was a J color. However, on there they had a K color and L color Old European cut diamonds in which I could not tell the difference between the two or really pic up a yellow color at all. This could be due to the video and my actual eye would pic it up, however as with J stones that can look very icy white, can K color look the same?

It obviously has to be labeled K for a reason, but if I went for one with some flourescense would it be a decent way to possibly go larger for the same cost as a J?

The most important thing, does anyone have examples?

I thought I saw a couple a while ago but couldn't really find them in a search.

Thanks for the help!

Ben

Hi Ben!

Personally I think once you start to hit a K colour grade ( AGS or GIA graded) you may begin to see a little warmth, especially from the side, but there are those of us who love that about our diamonds. Some do believe that medium blue and strong blue fluorescence can help a lower colour diamond face up a little whiter, so that could be an option.

The best thing to do if you are seriously considering these grades, is to see if you can see some in person, same cut quality, size and lab grade, so you are getting an accurate idea. There are some threads with these colour grades, but it is difficult to get a good idea from a computer monitor, so seeing some in person would be best.

Having said that, I like this link from GOG which may be useful.
http://www.goodoldgold.com/4Cs/Color/FaintTint/

 

[Cleo]

Hello!

I would do a search for coatimundi''s amazing ring, in the Show Me The Ring forum. Hers is a K and it is the most amazing diamond - I would never have guessed its colour personally.

Hope you don''t mind me referencing your ring coatimundi... you know how much I LOVE it, and I think it is the perfect example of a stunning K colour diamond.

x x x

 

[LuckiestGuyonEarth]

I love this place! Thanks for the fast reply and helpful links. Good Old Gold has some great info, I hadn''t seen that link before.

Well, after looking at the examples on here I don''t think I would have any issues going for a K, especially since I want to keep it an ideal cut Hearts and Arrows. If I can find a H&A with some blue flourescence as well I just may be in business here!

Thanks again!

Ben

 

[lyra]

I have a 1.77ct K. I wouldn''t hesitate to go K in either a very old OEC or a new ideal cut stone. It definitely has warmth which is more noticeable the bigger the stone. It faces up quite white, the colour is seen from the side of the stone. You should expect to see the warmth though. It will be there from the side, and sometimes from the top in certain lighting. But mine is not yellow by any means.

 

[chitowngal]

i just typed a response and it didn''t go through! here i go again..

what size stone are you considering? i think this makes a huge difference.

for what it''s worth, i just received a 2+ I colored stone from WF. it is an AMAZING cut...extremely brilliant and sparkly. however, i could see the color immediately. i may be more color sensitive, or it may be my expectations were too high based on some of the pictures i have seen in SMTR. when i photograph my stone, it looks extremely white! however, when i see it in person, i can see the warmth. in most lighting it is white, but at times i can see yellow even face up. you should find out what your gf''s color tolerance is. hope that helps!

 

[Hera]

While I would definitely consider a K color for myself, I do think you should make sure that your girlfriend won''t have a problem with it as it will show a little warmth. If she would like a larger diamond and isn''t as concerned about the color then that is good option. Another option would be to go as low as SI2 in the clarity because it may give you more options.

 

[SYC]

Date: 4/15/2008 5:36:27 AM
Author:LuckiestGuyonEarth
So the lowest color I was considering before I watched some of the Good Old Gold tutorial videos was a J color. However, on there they had a K color and L color Old European cut diamonds in which I could not tell the difference between the two or really pic up a yellow color at all. This could be due to the video and my actual eye would pic it up, however as with J stones that can look very icy white, can K color look the same?

It obviously has to be labeled K for a reason, but if I went for one with some flourescense would it be a decent way to possibly go larger for the same cost as a J?

The most important thing, does anyone have examples?

I thought I saw a couple a while ago but couldn''t really find them in a search.

Thanks for the help!

Ben

Ben,

I would recommend going to a store and looking at diamonds in the J-K color range. It''s hard to tell the exact color of a diamond on a video -- I don''t think the video will show the color absolutely accurately.

There seem to be many people on this forum who have J color stones and love them. I think they''re great and a great value if you like a little bit of warmth in a stone, or if there is fluorescence to "whiten" the stone. Personally, I am pretty color sensitive. I saw what seemed to be relatively well cut diamonds at a store recently, and from a distance of about 1.5 feet, thought they looked a bit yellow. They turned out to be I color stones. Of course, extremely well cut stones will look whiter than that, but it all comes down to personal preference.

So I would definitely recommend finding out what your fiancee''s preferences are -- specifically if it''s important to her to have a diamond that''s very "icy" looking, or if she doesn''t mind it being a little warm.

 

[Allison D.]

Date: 4/15/2008 4:12:01 PM
Author: SYC

I would recommend going to a store and looking at diamonds in the J-K color range. It''s hard to tell the exact color of a diamond on a video -- I don''t think the video will show the color absolutely accurately.

I''d wholeheartedly agree with SYC''s comment. The camera (still or video) just cannot accurately replicate what your eye will see in real life.

I spent the entire weekend taking pictures of a J princess stone that appears completely without warmth when seen in real life, yet the warmth not only shows but seems amplified in the photos. A month ago, we took pictures of a 5-stone ring set with four J stones and one K. In real life, you couldn''t tell which was the K. In the pictures, it was much easier to see.

As such, pictures/videos aren''t a great way to gauge whether you''ll even notice body warmth or, if you do, to what extent and if it will be enough to bother you. I''d fully agree with the suggestion to go see them in person if you''re considering it.

Oh, and as may have been mentioned, many people actually prefer warmer stones, so don''t be daunted by the ''label''.

 

[coatimundi_org]

Date: 4/15/2008 6:01:37 AM
Author: Cleo
Hello!


I would do a search for coatimundi''s amazing ring, in the Show Me The Ring forum. Hers is a K and it is the most amazing diamond - I would never have guessed its colour personally.


Hope you don''t mind me referencing your ring coatimundi... you know how much I LOVE it, and I think it is the perfect example of a stunning K colour diamond.


x x x

Thanks Cleo! I don''t mind at all

Here''s my K. I can definitely see warmth from the pavillion side, but face up, I don''t see much. I mainly see a lot of fire and white light. My K photographs much warmer than it looks in person.

The stones in the band underneath are g-h.

mmmmm K color.

 

[kcoursolle]

You can''t really tell color from a picture. They can make any color diamond look very white and bright and a computer monitor really isn''t the best place to look at color either. It''s really best to go out and see them in person and in a variety of lighting environments.

I personally think there is a noticeable difference in color between a J and a K. However, this doesn''t necessarily mean that you won''t like the appearance of a K. Many like the warmth.