Uncategorized Extract from GIA Textbook June 11, 2024 Posted by eclarity 03 Aug The GIA Color Scale begins with D (colorless) and continuous through the alphabet to Z (light yellow). A diamond’s color grade is based on the tone and saturation of its color, or its absence of color. Courtesy: #GIA. Photo: Tino Hammid/GIA Resource: Amanda Koo #eClarity.