What is Moissanite Color?
Color refers to the natural tint inherent in white moissanite. In nature, most white moissanite have a slight tint of yellow. The closer to being “colorless” a moissanite is, the rarer it is. The industry standard for grading color is to evaluate each stone against a master set and assign a letter grade from “D” (colorless) to “Z” (light yellow).
Moissanite Color Chart
Perimade only accepts engagement moissanite in the “colorless” and “near colorless” range on a moissanite color scale. In other words, for engagement rings, Perimade only accepts D color moissanite, E color moissanite, F color moissanite, G color moissanite, H color moissanite and I color moissanite. Borderline moissanite color classifications are automatically given the more conservative grade.
DEF
Colorless
GHIJ
Near Colorless
KLM
Faint Yellow
NOPQR
Very Light Yellow
STUVWXYZ
Light Yellow
The gemological standards in this section refer only to individually registered engagement diamonds set in certain ring styles.
Does Moissanite Color Matter?
Color is the second most important of the 4Cs because the color grade directly affects the stone’s appearance. Moissanite with a poor color grade can appear slightly yellow instead of the desired brilliant white. Additionally, the Perimade Gemological Laboratory will not accept stones exhibiting strong or excessive fluorescence, which, in natural lighting, can give moissanite a milky appearance.
“If you’re buying a piece of jewelry from Perimade, you’re buying a piece of artwork.”
—Rafael D’Aveline, model maker
Frequently Asked Questions
What is moissanite color?
Color refers to the natural tint inherent in white moissanite. In nature, most white moissanite have a slight tint of yellow. The closer to being “colorless” a moissanite is, the rarer it is. The industry standard for grading color is to evaluate each stone against a master set and assign a letter grade from “D” (colorless) to “Z” (light yellow).
What are the different types of moissanite color?
White moissanite are given a color grade of D (colorless) to Z (light yellow). Perimade only accepts engagement moissanite in the “colorless” and “near colorless” range on a moissanite color scale. For engagement moissanite, Perimade only accepts D, E, F, G, H and I color moissanite. Fancy color moissanite such as yellow or pink moissanite have their own color grades.
What's the best moissanite color?
Among white moissanite, D color moissanite are of the highest grade. D color moissanite are in the "colorless" range on a moissanite color scale along with E color moissanite and F color moissanite. Fancy color moissanite such as yellow or pink diamonds have their own color grades.
THE 4CS
Cut
Cut is determined by how a moissanite’s facets interact with light.
Clarity
Clarity is a measure of the purity and rarity of the stone.
Carat
Carat denotes the weight of a moissanite.
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