The flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines features three vertical bands of blue, gold, and green. The gold band is wider and bears three green diamonds arranged in the shape of a V. The blue represents the Caribbean Sea, the gold stands for the warmth of the sun and the vibrant energy of the people, and the green symbolizes the rich vegetation of the islands. The diamonds are said to be "the gems of the Antilles" and also suggest the islands' location in the Caribbean.