{"id":4065,"date":"2011-09-23T08:56:53","date_gmt":"2011-09-23T12:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=4065"},"modified":"2015-05-24T11:51:50","modified_gmt":"2015-05-24T15:51:50","slug":"diamond-fluorescence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/diamond-fluorescence\/","title":{"rendered":"DIAMOND FLUORESCENCE"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Diamond<\/div>\n

Questions come up just about daily about Diamond Fluorescence.<\/p>\n

\n“What is it?<\/strong>“<\/p>\n

\n“Is Fluorescence Good?”<\/p>\n

\n“Does it affect the Clarity or Color of the stone?<\/strong>“<\/p>\n

\n“What does it do to value?”<\/p>\n

\nPeople are concerned because they hear Jewelers, consumers and websites say “Don’t Buy Fluorescence!<\/strong>“<\/p>\n

\nI’ve said it myself because most people don’t know what Fluorescence is and without viewing Diamonds for years and years, they won’t know how some Diamonds can react to light in a weird way.<\/p>\n

So then let’s begin…<\/strong><\/p>\n

What is Fluorescence?<\/h2>\n

\nDiamond Fluorescence is when some elements of the Diamond mix with other elements (Aluminum, Boron, Nitrogen<\/strong>) in the Earth upon forming millions of years ago, which causes these special rare stones to Glow in the Dark<\/strong> under a Black Light (Ultraviolet Radiation<\/strong>), Xrays, or other types of Radiation.<\/p>\n

\"Diamond<\/a><\/p>\n

\nP.S.<\/strong> The Diamond shown above with Strong Blue Fluorescence<\/strong> has these specifics:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
CARAT WEIGHT, CLARITY, COLOR, CUT, CERTIFIED<\/strong><\/td>\nPRICE<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
1.51, VS2, G, PREMIUM, GIA<\/strong><\/td>\n$16,230<\/strong><\/td>\nVIEW<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n

The Glow that a Diamond can get can be of many different colors: Yellow, Orange, Red, Green, Blue, Violet and even White.<\/p>\n

\nThis Glow lasts as long as the Ultraviolet Light stays on.<\/p>\n

\nIf the light goes off and the Diamond continues to Glow, then that’s called Phosphorescence<\/strong>, which is the after glow<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nDiamond Fluorescence is listed right on a Diamond Report (like a GIA Diamond Certificate<\/strong>) under a section called Fluorescence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nFluorescence isn’t a part of GIA’s 4C’s<\/a>: Cut<\/a>, Color<\/a>, Clarity<\/a> and Carat Weight<\/a>, it’s in a class all by itself. Fluorescence used to be listed on GIA’s report under Color Grade<\/strong> years ago (on older GIA Diamond Certificates), but not anymore. It’s now listed under just Fluorescence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The reason behind this is simple, a Diamond with Fluorescence can sometimes make a Diamond appear whiter in Color<\/strong> and that can become a little misleading <\/strong>when people think it’s actually the Color of the Diamond that they’re seeing.<\/p>\n

\nFluorescence being split off by it’s own, just makes sense.<\/p>\n

\nPlus, Fluorescence makes identification easier. It’s another way of looking at a stone and saying “Yes, that’s my Diamond<\/strong>“.<\/p>\n

Here is Fluorescence on an older Diamond Report…<\/p>\n

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\nAnd here is a new GIA Diamond Certificate<\/strong> with Fluorescence…<\/p>\n

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People are fascinated by Diamonds that glow<\/strong>. They are pretty cool, but only if this phenomenon <\/strong>doesn’t affect the beauty of the stone.<\/p>\n

Is Fluorescence worth it?<\/h2>\n

\nThere is no right or wrong<\/strong> about Fluorescence. Every Diamond that has these special traits will look differently and react differently with light (both Ultraviolet Light and natural light).<\/p>\n

\nSome Diamonds with Fluorescence will take on a foggy, hazy or milky appearance<\/strong> (no matter what the Clarity or Color is).<\/p>\n

\nEven a VVS Clarity Diamond can look lifeless if it has Fluorescence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nBut then again, I’ve also seen lower Clarity Diamonds look great with Fluorescence<\/strong>. Each Diamond has to be judged individually and viewed in natural light to see how the traits affect that stone.<\/p>\n

Some look good, some don’t!<\/p>\n

\nThis is why many people, including myself, say it’s easier not to purchase Diamonds with Fluorescence<\/strong> (unless you can actually view the Diamond you’re buying to see the results for yourself).<\/p>\n

\nFluorescence doesn’t affect the Grading of the Diamond in the least. You won’t get a lower Clarity or Color rating because of it. BUT<\/strong>, if a Diamond has Fluorescence, it usually does lower the value of the stone by 20%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nSo looking at a Diamond with Fluorescence, could save you hundreds of dollars!<\/strong><\/p>\n

GIA Fluorescence Grades<\/h2>\n

\nGIA grades Fluorescence with 5 different ratings:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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