How To Grade a Yellow Diamond

Yellow diamonds are also known as canary diamonds.  They are more expensive the deeper the yellow is.  When it is set in yellow gold, the yellow diamond will intensify.  The hue and color is the most important feature when studying a yellow diamond, the most important feature is its color.  Other diamonds focus more on the clarity and cut.  If a yellow diamond is very clear, you have a good one.

1. Look at the diamond and grade it off of color.  A low grade yellow diamond will start with the grade “U-V Yellow” and go to the top quality of “Fancy Vivid Yellow”.  Yellow diamonds are graded on how yellow they are.  If the diamond is more saturated and isn’t cloudy, the diamond will be valued a lot more.


2. Figure out how many imperfections or inclusions can be seen in the diamond in order to grade clarity.  A scale for clarity will start with “FL” for flawless and go down to “I3” which rates as imperfect.  The fewer inclusions you have, the better the diamond is.


3. Pick a cut that fits your style and personality.  There is not a grade that is assigned to a cut.  It is based on what you personally prefer.  Keep in mind that certain cuts, like a round one, will have a more spectacular look than other cuts.  Be sure to also keep your budget in mind when deciding. Find the perfect balance between a great cut and is affordable.   Many people make the mistake of buying yellow diamonds that look good but impact their finances in a negative way.


4. Figure out the carat and size of the diamond.  The larger the diamond is the larger the carat size.  You can determine the size by the carat weight and millimeters across the diamond.  A carat is 200 milligrams.  You are able to measure the diamond in millimeters right across with calipers.  You can describe carats points, too.  For example, one carat has 100 points while a half carat has 50 points.