{"title":"White Diamonds","description":"\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eUnderstanding Fancy White Diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eFancy White Diamonds vs. Colorless (D-F) Diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eColorless diamonds are often referred to as ‘white’. But they are entirely different in categorisation from fancy white diamonds. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eColorless diamonds are prized for their high transparency and clarity, but fancy white diamonds have a ‘milky’ quality due to internal light scattering. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eInstead of sparkling brilliantly like colorless diamonds, their ethereal whiteness becomes an extremely rare, endearing quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eHow Fancy White Diamonds Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eFancy white diamonds have microscopic inclusions (mere nanometers to micrometer-sized particles trapped in the lattice). These inclusions aren’t visible to the naked eye, but they scatter light in a balanced manner, giving a soft, snowy white effect. Some people even say it looks like they’re glowing!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eHow Fancy White Diamonds Are Graded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eFancy white diamonds are unusual in the diamond grading world, as the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.gia.edu\/gems-gemology\/fall-2019-fancy-white-fancy-black-diamonds\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eGIA classifies them simply as ‘Fancy White’.\u003c\/a\u003e There is no grading system for color, such as ‘Light’ or ‘Vivid’, as there is for a blue diamond. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eClarity rating also matters less than usual because the inclusions create the desired opalescent diamond effect. Instead, you will see them ranked by transparency, ranging from transparent to translucent to opaque. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eIt’s the consistency of the opalescence that is most sought after. Patchy, or pinkish, or yellow overtones disrupt that sense of an ethereal glow. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eFAQs on Fancy White Diamonds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWhat’s the difference between fancy white diamonds and white diamonds?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eFancy white diamonds have a milky-like, opalescent ‘glow’ caused by submicroscopic inclusions; traditional ‘white’ diamonds (aka, colorless diamonds), however, are graded for their transparency and not really the color white. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAre fancy white diamonds colorless?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eNo. Fancy white diamonds have a white, opalescent color. It is white (non-fancy) colorless diamonds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eHow rare are fancy white diamonds?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eFewer than 2,000 fancy white and fancy black diamonds have been graded by the GIA since 2008. The white portion accounts for a small share of that total, making it extremely rare.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWhat qualities should I prioritize in a fancy white diamond?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eWe recommend focusing on the uniform opalescent appearance to get a consistent ‘glow’ without patchiness and traces of other colors, such as pink. You will also want to consider the carat for the size of the fancy white loose diamond. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eCan I use a fancy white diamond for an engagement ring?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eAbsolutely! They make for a very unique engagement ring, with angelic, ethereal qualities. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eCan I customize jewelry with a fancy white diamond?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\"\u003eYes, at BGD, we welcome you to design a customized ring or other jewelry piece featuring a fancy white diamond. Feel free to contact us today to discuss your vision. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1-60-white-i3-fancy-color-princess-diamond","title":"1.60 White I3 Fancy Color Princess Diamond","description":"","brand":"Leibish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40321143636029,"sku":"F1R45573","price":4725.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/1536\/2877\/products\/d_sku-princess-fancy-i3-white-77477.jpg?v=1666194676"},{"product_id":"1-29-white-i1-fancy-color-pear-diamond","title":"1.29 White I1 Fancy Color Pear Diamond","description":"","brand":"Leibish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40321145372733,"sku":"1102284248","price":4162.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/1536\/2877\/products\/148937-pear-fancy-i1-white-34f84.jpg?v=1666194748"},{"product_id":"1-00-white-fancy-color-oval-diamond","title":"1.00 White Fancy Color Oval Diamond","description":"","brand":"Leibish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40321170374717,"sku":"2215337627","price":3875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/1536\/2877\/products\/471999-oval-fancy-white-46deb.jpg?v=1666195372"},{"product_id":"2-14-white-fancy-color-pear-diamond","title":"2.14 White Fancy Color Pear Diamond","description":"","brand":"Leibish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40321194393661,"sku":"1387514981","price":20187.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/1536\/2877\/products\/520716-pear-fancy-white-50596.jpg?v=1666196128"},{"product_id":"2-20-white-fancy-color-round-diamond","title":"2.20 White Fancy Color Round Diamond","description":"","brand":"Leibish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40325694586941,"sku":"5212675500","price":16625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/1536\/2877\/products\/487806-round-fancy-white-d662c.jpg?v=1666356513"},{"product_id":"4-34-white-fancy-color-radiant-diamond","title":"4.34 White Fancy Color Radiant Diamond","description":"","brand":"Leibish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40328050016317,"sku":"2376311920","price":46250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/1536\/2877\/products\/480339-radiant-fancy-white-866a5.jpg?v=1666435454"},{"product_id":"2-03-white-i1-fancy-color-pear-diamond","title":"2.03 White I1 Fancy Color Pear Diamond","description":"","brand":"Leibish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40360994734141,"sku":"3355490803","price":10287.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/1536\/2877\/products\/456354-pear-fancy-white-bf69b.jpg?v=1667816837"},{"product_id":"1-25-white-i2-fancy-color-pear-diamond","title":"1.25 White I2 Fancy Color Pear Diamond","description":"","brand":"Leibish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40440657051709,"sku":"3445448942","price":10287.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/1536\/2877\/products\/557305-pear-fancy-i2-white-02d71.jpg?v=1672142080"},{"product_id":"1-00-white-i1-fancy-color-heart-diamond","title":"1.00 White I1 Fancy Color Heart Diamond","description":"","brand":"Leibish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40441743179837,"sku":"6441380467","price":7000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/1536\/2877\/products\/557302-heart-fancy-i1-white-80607.jpg?v=1672227719"},{"product_id":"0-50-white-i1-fancy-color-pear-diamond","title":"0.50 White I1 Fancy Color Pear Diamond","description":"","brand":"Leibish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40441743343677,"sku":"6445363266","price":2937.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/1536\/2877\/products\/557303-pear-fancy-i1-white-76770.jpg?v=1672227723"},{"product_id":"1-01-white-si2-fancy-color-emerald-diamond","title":"1.01 White SI2 Fancy Color Emerald Diamond","description":"","brand":"Leibish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40441743638589,"sku":"7438616218","price":8350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/1536\/2877\/products\/557304-emerald-fancy-si2-white-f2af7.jpg?v=1672227726"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.briangavindiamonds.com\/collections\/white-diamonds.oembed","provider":"Brian Gavin Diamonds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}