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Flourescence in E Color Diamond |
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| P: 2/28/2002 12:50:02 PM | |
ladyluck Rough Rock Total Posts: 49 Last Post: 2/27/2009 Member Since: 2/28/2002 |
I have been doing a lot of research lately on flourescence in diamonds and have basically read that the lower on the color scale the more strong flourescence can benefit the look of a stone. However, I have also read that flourescence is not advised in a stone that falls in the d-f color range. Does anyone have any comments or ideas on this? How would it affect clarity as well as color? I recently bought a diamond with the following GIA report in the hopes of getting a nice quality stone. Now I am leary as I bought it sight unseen via the internet. Here is how the GIA report reads: Shape and Cutting Style.............ROUND BRILLIANT Measurements.................6.42-6.51 x 4.07mm. Weight.......................1.03 carat Proportions Depth.........................63% Table.........................55% Girdle........................Thin to Medium, Faceted Culet.........................NONE Finish Polish.......................GOOD Symmetry.....................GOOD Clarity Grade................VS2 Color Grade..................E Flourescence.................STRONG BLUE Thanks! 
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| Posted: 2/28/2002 12:50:02 PM | |
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| P: 2/28/2002 1:22:11 PM | |
StevL Ideal Rock Total Posts: 591 Last Post: 12/11/2007 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
Fluorescence is really not a big deal. As a general rule I would suggest not going over a medium blue, but there is nothing really wrong with a strong. What you don't want is an "Overblue": a diamond that turns hazy or milky in sunlight. No doubt a blue fluorescence can help the appearance of lower color diamonds, but that doesn't mean it detracts from higher color ones. The GIA has written a couple articles on fluorescence. I don't know if I can post them here but I would be happy to email them to you on your request. Cheers, |
| Posted: 2/28/2002 1:22:11 PM | |
| P: 2/28/2002 1:37:23 PM | |
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ladyluck Rough Rock Total Posts: 49 Last Post: 2/27/2009 Member Since: 2/28/2002 |
Hi Steve- Thanks so much for your reply. I was assuming that if the strong flourescence was detracting from this stone that the GIA would take that into consideration when grading it. Please correct me if I am mistaken. Like I said, I have not seen the stone yet so I really have no opinion on it. I am going to take it to David Atlas come Monday morning just to be sure. I am expecting the ring tomorrow. Also, I have been to the GIA's website and noticed an article was written in the Winter of 1997 on this topic. I would greatly appreciate any other information you might have. Thanks again! 
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| Posted: 2/28/2002 1:37:23 PM | |
| P: 3/1/2002 1:03:56 PM | |
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ladyluck Rough Rock Total Posts: 49 Last Post: 2/27/2009 Member Since: 2/28/2002 |
The RING ARRIVED! I must admit, I LOVE THE FLOURESCENCE! It gives the stone such character especially in the sunlight. I have never seen such magnificence in a diamond ever in my entire life! I don't have all the specs yet but it's a beauty in my eyes.
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| Posted: 3/1/2002 1:03:56 PM | |
| P: 3/1/2002 3:07:24 PM | |
lawmax Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,260 Last Post: 3/8/2009 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
Excellent news! I really like the look of blue fluorescence in diamonds. Enjoy it! :)
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| Posted: 3/1/2002 3:07:24 PM | |
| P: 3/1/2002 3:46:02 PM | |
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ladyluck Rough Rock Total Posts: 49 Last Post: 2/27/2009 Member Since: 2/28/2002 |
Thanks so much Lawmax for your warm wishes. I was shocked to see how beautiful strong flourescence can be in a diamond of this color.
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| Posted: 3/1/2002 3:46:02 PM | |
| P: 3/1/2002 3:50:37 PM | |
oldminer Ideal Rock Total Posts: 4,964 Last Post: 11/20/2009 Member Since: 9/4/2000 |
I was going to reply more, but I see that you will be coming in. We will hope that the flourescence proves a positive influence on this stone. Usually strong blue means we can see some evidence of it even without a lot of UV. Sometimes this is okay and other times the stone appears a bit less brilliant. Soon we will know for sure. David S. Atlas |
| Posted: 3/1/2002 3:50:37 PM | |
| P: 3/1/2002 5:14:00 PM | |
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ladyluck Rough Rock Total Posts: 49 Last Post: 2/27/2009 Member Since: 2/28/2002 |
Thanks for the comments Dave. I look forward to meeting you Monday.
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| Posted: 3/1/2002 5:14:00 PM | |
| P: 3/4/2002 4:45:52 PM | |
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ladyluck Rough Rock Total Posts: 49 Last Post: 2/27/2009 Member Since: 2/28/2002 |
Follow Up On Appraisal: The strong blue flourescence does not appear to affect the brilliance of the stone. I am very pleased with the appraisal. Many thanks again for all your help 
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| Posted: 3/4/2002 4:45:52 PM | |
| P: 3/4/2002 5:31:28 PM | |
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
Congratulation Ladyluck! Enjoy your diamond 
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| Posted: 3/4/2002 5:31:28 PM | |
| P: 3/4/2002 5:35:51 PM | |
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ladyluck Rough Rock Total Posts: 49 Last Post: 2/27/2009 Member Since: 2/28/2002 |
Thanks so much Leonid for your warm wishes!
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| Posted: 3/4/2002 5:35:51 PM | |
| P: 3/4/2002 5:40:50 PM | |
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lawmax Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,260 Last Post: 3/8/2009 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
Good news! :)
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| Posted: 3/4/2002 5:40:50 PM | |
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