However, you might notice there are significant differences in cut quality. When viewed from above they all appear incredibly similar in terms of color. 1.5 Carat Diamonds D - KĬheck out the below 1.5 carat diamonds (all VS1 clarity) listed in order from D – K from top left to bottom right. Starting with D-Color on the top left all the way down to K-Color on the bottom right. We have put together a diamond for each color (all of them are VS1 Ideal Cut 1.5ct). As you will see next, an I color is a safe bet, especially when paired with a yellow or rose setting. The diamond on the left has a slightly yellow tint when viewed from the side, but when viewed from above the difference between a G and a K is imperceptible.Īt the 1.5 carat weight it turns out you can get a lower color grade than you'd expect without sacrificing the appearance of your stone. Here's are the same two diamonds from above with side views – is it easier to tell which is the G color and which is the D color now? Even without an engagement ring setting, a diamond will face up far whiter than it appears when viewed from the side. That's because engagement ring settings can help hide the natural colored hue of a non-colorless diamond.
The below 1.5 carat G VS1 diamond costs $12,500 while the 1.5 carat D VS1 costs $21,000.Ĭan you tell which diamond is G color and which is D color based solely on the images?Īs you can see above, the difference in color is slight and this difference becomes even subtler when the diamonds are viewed “face up” in an engagement ring setting. The price difference however is anything but subtle. Too low and the diamond may give off a yellow hue.įor example, most people can't tell the different between a colorless D color and near-colorless G color diamond even when they're seen side-by-side. Choosing too high of a color grade means the buyer is overpaying for quality they can't appreciate visually (a near-colorless diamond looks colorless to most people but costs far less). The #1 question for most 1.5 carat diamond buyers is "which color grade should I buy?". Different Color Grades For 1.5 Carat Diamonds
Looking for the perfect 1.5 carat diamond but not sure where to start? Below you'll find our Ultimate Buying Guide to all things 1.5 carats to help you make the most of your big purchase.ĭid you know? While a 2 carat diamond costs roughly twice as much as a 1.5 carat diamond costs, a 2 carat diamond looks just 10% wider when viewed from above. March 8th 2022 1.5 Carat Diamond Ring Guide: Updated Price & Size Charts
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