
Diamonds come naturally in every color of the rainbow. It is the colorless
diamond that is most valued because it is the most rare. The difference
between one color grade and another is very subtle, particularly to the
untrained eye. Although increasing shades of yellow reduce the value of
diamond, they do not necessarily reduce its beauty. If a diamond is well
cut, its refraction and dispersion of light will often disguise certain degree
of coloration.