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Fluorescence: good or bad?

P: 9/10/2004 1:07:14 PM
Lee420 Rough Rock Total Posts: 6 Last Post: 9/15/2004 Member Since: 9/9/2004	Hi, I have noticed while searching for an engagement diamond that some of them exhibit fluorescence. It sounds cool to me but I know nothing of such things. So, is it good for a diamond to glow in the dark?
Posted: 9/10/2004 1:07:14 PM

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P: 9/10/2004 1:21:11 PM
wanderlost Cut Rock Total Posts: 124 Last Post: 9/15/2004 Member Since: 11/3/2003	it doesn't really glow in the dark (that's phosphorescence), but if it had medium or even strong fluorescence - it may look 'radioactive' under blacklight, or even look very slightly blue in direct sunlight.... I like it a lot (and so does my future fiance) - I picked up a stone that has strong blue fluorescence that borders on very strong (which can sometimes be a problem due to an 'oily' effect that the stone will have - some of the light will get stuck in the stone - kinda)... in any case, see if you can view several stones (at a local jeweler) with it & without it & see with you like better - btw, your jeweler will likely tell you that NOBODY wants a fluorescing stone and that you're crazy. Just agree with them and ask to see what they have. Good luck!
Posted: 9/10/2004 1:21:11 PM

P: 9/10/2004 1:32:47 PM
quaeritur Ideal Rock Total Posts: 1,238 Last Post: 2/3/2005 Member Since: 3/12/2004	Run a search on fluorescence here to see a range of opinions . It boils down to personal taste. I think it's cool -way cool!- and I look for it in my diamond purchases. The only thing to be aware of is that in rare instances, extremely strong fluorescence can make a stone look cloudy, which is not good. Go look at some stones for yourself and see what you like. quaeritur
Posted: 9/10/2004 1:32:47 PM

P: 9/10/2004 3:53:47 PM
Josh@JA Cut Rock Total Posts: 366 Last Post: 2/18/2008 Member Since: 9/11/2003	I also think fluorescence comes down to personal preference. In most cases it will help the diamond to appear whiter not too mention discount the price of the diamond when compared to similar diamonds without fluorescence. Quaeritur gave a good answer. If you follow that advice you can't go wrong...Good luck. _______________ Josh www.JamesAllen.com
Posted: 9/10/2004 3:53:47 PM

P: 9/11/2004 4:57:02 AM
yowahking Cut Rock Total Posts: 317 Last Post: 11/13/2004 Member Since: 8/16/2004	I am a big fan of flourescence. I own them, I use them in design contests. We did a piece with pave diamonds where constellations show up with a black light. Sometimes you can find odd colors too like green and orange. Maybe I just have fond memories of black light posters on my wall as a kid. Very few look any different to the eye in natural light or jewelry store light. I have people come in and tell me that they refuse to buy any diamonds with FL, then I take a black light to their tennis bracelet and show them a few. Scott Bohall Owner, Treasures Custom Jewelers President Arizona Jewelers Association
Posted: 9/11/2004 4:57:02 AM

P: 9/11/2004 1:48:52 PM
JohnQuixote Ideal Rock Total Posts: 5,212 Last Post: 5/24/2008 Member Since: 9/9/2004	---------------- On 9/11/2004 4:57:02 AM yowahking wrote: We did a piece with pave diamonds where constellations show up with a black light. ---------------- Okay, my "inner sci-fi nerd" just assumed control... What a cool idea. Do you have photos? John __________________________ John Pollard Whiteflash Director of Education 2004-2007
Posted: 9/11/2004 1:48:52 PM

P: 9/11/2004 1:59:50 PM
Brian Knox Cut Rock Total Posts: 337 Last Post: 2/5/2005 Member Since: 3/26/2004	You guys are giving me flashbacks... Brian Knox
Posted: 9/11/2004 1:59:50 PM

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