fire...

[tater23]

is there such thing as a diamond that hits you in the eye like a flashlight? lol i think im insane.

 

[kenny]

Optimum lighting and a clean, well-cut diamond can result in astonishing fire.

I doubt many people have witnessed this feast for the eyes.

Oh, and I have no idea whether or not you are insane.

 

[tater23]

One day, I hope to achieve this feat. Im not sure If I will achieve it with my girlfriends engagement ring though. I paid $1500 bux for a 1/2 ct and Im not sure if I like it. Great!

 

[kenny]

If you are not happy with the diamond you bought can you return it for a refund?

You can achieve a diamond with superb fire for that price.

Good cut is much more important than color, clarity or even size IMHO.
I've seen lots of under 1/2 carat stones with superb fire.

At the top of this screen click on PRICES.
Then select Search by Cut.
Select:
Excellent -Excellent
.45 - .55 carat
H - J
VS2 - SI2
AGS and GIA only

It found 31 diamonds from $820 to $1,330.
Change specs as you see fit.

These diamonds will hit you in the eye like a flashlight.

 

[tater23]

I bought a VS2, G color. EX Polish, EX symm, EX cut. .59 ct. 1.4 on HCA, But Ive only looked under normal light with it. Not "maximum light" any suggestions on the type of light?\

 

[kenny]

The smaller the light source the better for fire.
Tiny halogens up on a black ceiling would be very fire-inducing.

Many stores have excellent light for fire-watching, Costco, Home Depot and many restaurants.
Actually the best lighting I've ever enjoyed was in a 99 cents store.

Also on a sunny day under a tree that lets little spots of sunlight through is wonderful if the sun does not shine directly on the diamond, though the fire is more a blend of softer colors than blow your head off bright colors.

 

[yssie]

Date: 3/20/2010 3:35:32 PM
Author:tater23
is there such thing as a diamond that hits you in the eye like a flashlight? lol i think im insane.

yes.. and leaves you blinded for a few seconds afterward. Table glare?

 

[Dreamer_D]

To see fire, you need to get the diamond into spot lighting -- like the yuse in high end kitchens and bathrooms, or in Costco

-- or you need to take it into the bright sunlight.

In most lighting environments I find that brightness and contrast are the dominant optics I see from my diamond. Fire is much more rare.