Diamonds Fluorescence: Fluorescence Good Or Bad?

What is Diamond Fluorescence?

Fluorescence in diamonds is the visible light emitted by some diamonds when exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays. The glow persists as long as the diamond is exposed to an ultraviolet source. It is a characteristic of a diamond's color.

Common Information about Fluorescence Diamond:

If you place several diamonds under an ultraviolet lamp, some of them will glow blue with different intensities. It looks about the same as if you are checking, money for authenticity - some parts of the banknote will glow under a special lamp.

The effect of diamonds glowing in ultraviolet light is called fluorescence or luminescence; in ordinary life and daylight, it is most often not noticeable in any way, the diamond also looks great, fluorescence does not interfere with the brilliance and play of the diamond.

GIA fluorescence can be of different intensities. If it is completely absent from the diamond, it is designated as none. In this case, it will not glow in ultraviolet light, but will look transparent and dark. Such stones belong to the category of investment diamonds and are always more expensive since they are very rare in nature.

Slight fluorescence is described by the parameters Faint, Slight, Medium (slightly noticeable, medium). This means that under the lamp, the diamond will have a slight glow, most often blue. These are also rare diamonds, and the fluorescence does not spoil them.

If the diamond has a bright, intense glow that fills the stone, then you have strong, or Very Strong fluorescence. Diamonds with such fluorescence are cheaper, because, firstly, they are more common than others, and secondly, among such stones, the effect of loss of the brilliance of a diamond (a milky stone) can appear. In this case, the stone looks cloudy and does not have the proper shine and play in daylight. If you decide to buy a diamond with strong fluorescence, it is imperative to make sure that the stone has excellent play and brilliance.

The color of the fluorescence also affects the value of the diamond. The traditional color of fluorescence is Blue. But diamonds with exotic fluorescence colors, such as yellow, red, white, green, are undesirable and are always sold at the Gemistone Jewelers Online Store with economical prices or Free Shipping.

What Importance does Fluorescence have the quality of a Diamond?

When held under UV light, some diamonds emit a soft glow. That effect is called fluorescence. The phenomenon only occurs with 'naturally fluorescent' diamonds, so not with all stones. The fluorescence of a diamond is usually invisible under normal lighting conditions and is independent of the quality of the diamond. The effect does contribute to the beautiful brilliance and color.

Is Fluorescence Good or Bad?

Fluorescence is neither good nor bad. The beauty of diamonds is in the eye of the beholder. You can pay attention to fluorescence or not. You may like the impact or not.

If you are looking at a diamond with bluish fluorescence, take the time to look at it under various types of lighting, including natural daylight, and compare it to other diamonds of the same color. See if you notice any difference. If you like the look of a diamond, forget about the special specs.

Whether you like fluorescence or not, decide to your liking. Fluorescence can compensate for the yellow tint of a diamond and visually enhance its color.

Strong blue fluorescence does not necessarily affect the color and appearance of a diamond.  Weak fluorescence can save money.

It is better to buy diamonds with fluorescence from Our Trusted Online Gemistone Jewelers Store - we make sure that the stone retains an attractive appearance.

When buying, ask to show the diamonds under normal lighting and ultraviolet rays. Take a look or ask what the stone looks like under UV.