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A International Convention was established for the range of the colors of diamond: it is “Old Terms”. Concurrently to this convention, France has also a standard. In the United States, “Gemological Institute of America” worked out a new scale.

French Standard
GIA
Old Terms
Exceptional white +
D
River
Exceptional white
E
Extra white +
F
Top Wesselton
Extra white
G
White
H
Wesselton
Shaded white
I
Top Crystal
J
Slightly Tinted
K
Crystal
L
Tinted
M and +
From Top Cape to Yellow
Diamonds of special color