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The Four Cs - Color

The most rare colors are red, green, pink, and intense yellow. They are called "fancy colors," and they are the most expensive. More common colors are various shades of yellow and blue. Many people think clear diamonds are colorless, but most diamonds have some color. A totally colorless diamond is very rare and expensive.


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