F diamonds are diamonds that are part of "colorless diamond" grades. All diamonds are given a color grade by diamond professionals based on the presence of a brown or yellow tint in the stone. F color diamonds are one of the three color grades given to colorless diamonds. These diamonds have no trace of other impurities in them, resulting in a colorless or "white" diamond's appearance. The colorless range includes D, E, and F colored diamond grades, with F color being the last grade in the range.

Colorless diamonds are the highest grade on the diamond color scale. Though F color diamonds aren't the highest diamond color grades in the colorless range, it doesn't mean they aren't good diamonds.

A diamond's quality can't be determined by a single factor but many different ones. Some have more of an impact on value, cost, and quality, but they all serve a purpose.

Overall, an F color diamond is a good grade for an engagement ring. Very few people can tell the difference between F color diamonds, E color diamonds, and D color diamonds.

Sometimes it's necessary to choose higher color or clarity grades with diamonds of a larger carat weight. With F color diamonds still being in the highest tier, there's no carat weight where this wouldn't be a fitting color grade for a diamond engagement ring.

Though G color diamonds are only a grade below F color diamonds, you're more likely to notice the difference between the two grades. G color diamonds are the first diamond color grade in the near colorless range. Other near colorless grades include H color diamonds, I color diamonds, and J colored diamonds.

Some people may notice the difference between an F color diamond and a G color diamond. More people would notice the distinction between a D colored diamond and G color diamonds.

You already know that an F color diamond grade is considered colorless diamond range. Only two color grades are higher than F colored diamonds: E and D color diamonds. There is no color grade higher than a D diamond.

That being said, it doesn't make it the best color grade. Yes, D color diamonds are the highest color grade. But if your diamond's other grades are lower, it might not be the best diamond in appearance or in price.

For example, a 2 carat D color diamond with VVS clarity would be a gorgeous diamond as long as its cut quality was superior as well. It would also come with a significant premium.

On the other hand, a 2 carat D diamond with I clarity wouldn't be nearly as pretty. It'd be the same, but you'd see many inclusions in the stone. The dark inclusions would impact its overall quality and price.

Both diamonds would be D color grades, but diamond experts would consider the first diamond to be a better diamond.

The best color grade for a diamond depends on your personal preference. Our eyes are all different, so what looks near colorless to one person may look completely colorless to another. In that case, the person number two may be able save money by buying a near colorless grade instead of an F color diamond.

When comparing diamond color grades in the same range, you won't usually find a big price distinction. It's possible to find D color diamonds around the same cost as F color diamonds. That's because diamond prices can't be determined by color grade alone. There are many factors that contribute to price, just like with diamond quality.

The 4Cs created by the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) are the biggest factors in the cost of loose diamonds. Cut quality, color grade, clarity grade, and a carat weight have a big impact on your stone's price.

Even though your D color diamond and F color diamond may be close or same in price, there are other factors that may make up the difference. One could have excellent polish and medium fluorescence, while another has good polish and no fluorescence. That's why it's important to consider all aspects of a diamond before making your choice.

Diamond shapes can impact the cost of F color diamonds greatly. A round F color diamond is likely to cost more than an emerald cut diamond with an F color grade. An emerald cut shape is less expensive than round diamond shape on the diamond market.

Step cut diamond shapes like emerald cuts and Asscher cut diamonds need should have higher color grades because they reveal color better than other shapes. That's why emerald cut shapes are preferable for fancy colored diamonds.

F color diamond engagement rings can differ greatly in price if you're comparing a lab grown F color diamond with a natural F colored diamond. Lab diamonds and lab grown diamond engagement rings can be 20-40% less expensive than engagement rings with natural diamonds of the same grades.