A chocolate diamond is one of the many fancy colored diamonds. The beauty of diamonds can be seen in the depth of the color, and chocolate is one of the most intense colors of diamonds. There are a variety of translucent hues that make up the many colors of diamonds from colorless, to white, to steel, to yellow, and many more. If diamonds have a detectable hue to them, they are identified as "colored" diamonds. If the color is very intense or strong, the diamond is considered to be a "fancy colored" diamond. The intensity of the color is determined by the amount of structural defect or impurities in the stone. Pure diamonds are transparent, and, therefore, are known as colorless. A diamond color scale has been developed by the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) to provide guidelines for evaluating the color of diamonds. The ratings are also a standard for pricing since the rarity of the color affects the demand and the cost. A rating of "D-F" is considered to be colorless, "G-J" is near colorless, "K-M" is only slightly colored, and "N-Y" is light yellow or brown tones. Fancy colored chocolate diamonds can make great examples of the beauty and quality possible in fine jewelry. In mountings of 18K gold or platinum, the brilliance of the stone is accentuated. A combination such as white diamonds surrounding a chocolate diamond makes a startling piece of jewelry. The contrast of the depth of the dark color and the brilliance of the white diamond can be breathtaking.
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