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Atomic Structure (7.07)

Atomic Structure (7.07)The atomic structure of an object will determine how it handles the light. Diamond in its purest form, 100% crystallized carbon atoms, will be colorless. Most diamonds will...

Tone (7.06)

Tone (7.06)Tone refers to the darkness or shade of color. The darker a diamond, the stronger the tone. Tone and saturation are two completely different elements. A vivid fancy yellow...

Saturation (7.05)

Saturation (7.05) Saturation is the strength of the hue. The hue will not change with added saturation but the intensity will. For example yellow is a hue that does not...

Hue (7.04)

Hue (7.04)Hues are the colors that you see in a rainbow or a prism: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet, and (in diamond) every combination thereof. Unless you are dealing...

The Three Characteristics of Diamond’s Color (7...

The Three Characteristics of Diamond’s Color (7.03)Hue, tone and saturation are three qualities that must be understood to fully grasp the definition of color. The proper expression of these terms...

White Light (7.02)

White Light (7.02)As discussed earlier, white light is a precise balance of red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet. We recognize this when we see a rainbow or light passing...