FANCY COLORED DIAMONDS
Fancy color diamonds are formed through a unique combination of chemical composition and external elements, along with how light interacts with the diamond’s internal structure. These rare and valuable gems owe their vivid hues to specific geological conditions present during their formation.
Unlike traditional white diamonds, which are prized for their brilliance, fancy color diamonds are evaluated primarily based on the intensity and purity of their color. The deeper and more vibrant the hue, the more valuable the diamond.
Fancy color diamonds span a stunning spectrum of shades, including yellow, pink, red, blue, green, purple, and black. Some diamonds display pure, vivid colors, while others feature blended tones, such as greenish yellow or reddish brown, adding to their uniqueness.
The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) classifies fancy color diamonds into nine distinct color intensity categories, offering a detailed framework for assessing their beauty and rarity.
Faint / Very Light / Light
The color is barely visible, closer to traditional white diamonds with a slight hue.
Fancy Light
A clear presence of color but still lighter in tone.
Fancy
A moderate, balanced saturation of color. This is the midpoint of the fancy color spectrum
Fancy Intense
Strong, vibrant color saturation but not quite the most vivid level.
Fancy Vivid
The most desirable and rarest level—extremely strong and pure color saturation without being too dark. These diamonds often command the highest prices.
Fancy Dark
Rich in color but deeper, with more brown or gray tones sometimes influencing the appearance.
Fancy Deep
Intense color with a darker tone—deeper than Fancy Intense but not as pure in brightness.
Key takeaway
The rarity and price typically increase as you move from left to right, with Fancy Vivid being the most valuable, especially in popular colors like pink, blue, and yellow.
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