Near‐Colourless

Near-colourless refers to diamonds or gemstones that display minimal color, allowing for bright sparkle and aesthetic appeal.

Part of speech: adjective
Definition: In the context of gemstones, particularly diamonds, the term 'near-colourless' is used to classify stones that have slight traces of color not easily detectable to the unaided eye. These gemstones fall into the G to J color grades on the GIA color scale, where D is absolutely colorless, and Z is heavily tinted. Although these stones exhibit a small degree of color when subjected to thorough gemological examination, it typically does not detract from their beauty or sparkle in any significant way. This makes near-colourless diamonds and gemstones highly sought after for their ability to provide the appearance of a colorless stone without the premium price, marrying both elegance and value effectively for jewelry consumers.