? for those with diamonds with fluorescence

[bluedawg]

I saw an extremely beautiful diamond recently, it was an F with MB fluorescence. That stone was AGS 0, next to others (G and H, also AGS 0) and just had the most beautiful appearance.

I wonder, was it the F color or the fluor. that appealed to me?

I plan to look at more diamonds, but is it strange to *want* a diamond with fluorescence? I think it''s a very interesting feature.

So I''m wondering, did you specifically seek a stone with fluor? Can you see a difference in your stone under normal lighting? Please share your thoughts. TIA!

 

[pricescope]

Check out this old thread for example. Fire&Ice is a big advocate for fluorescent diamonds

 

[fire&ice]

Date: 3/29/2005 10:58:15 AM
Author: Pricescope
Check out this old thread for example. Fire&Ice is a big advocate for fluorescent diamonds

Yes, I am

I''ve always thought they had a more "plugged in" look about them. Though in the colorless range, they should trade at a slight discount. Why? Well, doesn''t seem to be a reason. The answer I get is usually "just because"

In some stones, higher fluores. can make the stone look milky under direct sunlight - though rare - it can happen. So, check out the stone in sunlight. Also, about the only *real* objection (when the stone doesn''t take on that "milky" look) is that someone may not prefer the sort of purplish hue it takes on in sunlight. Or, under black light it will glow at the disco.

Good luck!

 

[ForteKitty]

I love fluorescence in diamonds! They do look "plugged", like F&I said. Almost electric. And they''re cheaper too... can''t get any better than that!!

 

[bluedawg]

Thanks for that link. I had searched last night and found a link to a journal article about fluorescence. Made me want to specifically look for an F w/ MB to SB fluor! I wonder how hard it will be to find that! (I''m guessing it might take a while since there don''t seem to be as many diamonds in the 1.75 ct range anyway...)

My favorite colors are blue and purple, and though I am "over the hill" in terms of clubbing (I''m a mom of three kids six and under) I might like to see my diamond glow under the lights in the Disney World rides. LOL

I know, I''m such a dork.

But thanks for the insight. I will definitely be on the lookout for fluorescent stones!

 

[Christy42]

Date: 3/29/2005 12:29:19 PM
Author: fire&ice

Date: 3/29/2005 10:58:15 AM
Author: Pricescope
Check out this old thread for example. Fire&Ice is a big advocate for fluorescent diamonds

Yes, I am

I''ve always thought they had a more ''plugged in'' look about them. Though in the colorless range, they should trade at a slight discount. Why? Well, doesn''t seem to be a reason. The answer I get is usually ''just because''

In some stones, higher fluores. can make the stone look milky under direct sunlight - though rare - it can happen. So, check out the stone in sunlight. Also, about the only *real* objection (when the stone doesn''t take on that ''milky'' look) is that someone may not prefer the sort of purplish hue it takes on in sunlight. Or, under black light it will glow at the disco.

Good luck!

I love fluorescent diamonds too and read an article regarding fluorescence and price. Years ago fluorescent diamonds sold at a premium and were considered very desirable. Then later the certs began including fluorescence as additional info about the diamond. People thought they were getting something they didn''t want or need and believed a diamond should be colorless. So, marketing probably changed the desirability of fluorescence. Diamonds with fuorescence can also look up to a grade whiter than their actual color. In other words it''s all about what people want or think they want. My fluorescent diamond stands out with its MBF. I love them too....

 

[ForteKitty]

Mine is an E with Strong Blue Fluor... i wore it to Disneyland on Sunday, and it glowed like crazy! I wasn''t even paying attention to the rides!!!

 

[diamondlil]

I too am one of the oddballs who prefers diamonds with blue fluorescence (I have an E color with medium blue) -- and to get a slight discount because of the phenomenon is fine by me! It is a personal preference though.

About a year ago a friend and I went to a gem show and compared diamonds with similar characteristics head to head -- one would have fluorescence and one would not. Every time, I went for the diamond with the fluorescence and she went for the other. It was a very useful lesson.

DiamondLil

 

[bobswench]

Mine''s an I with slight fluorescence and I love the lilac/periwinkle hue it takes in sunlight. I also love that I paid less!

 

[diamondsbylauren]

A small percentage of Stong Blue diamonds will have a milky, hazy appearance- a definaite turn off, but pretty rare.


Back in the old days, we used to call dieamonds "Premier" if they had that blue tinge, and certainly people loved them.
But that was before the prevalence of GIA ( or the wheel for that matter)
Nowadays, the price of D-E-F color diamonds is so high that ANY comment on the GIA report will likely spook most buyers, therby bringing the price down

 

[Modified Brilliant]

The average person has no idea if their diamond is fluorescent. In fact, if their diamond does indeed have strong fluorescence, they never even know!
I am always surprised that the consumer is surprised when I show them. Many are new purchases and fluorescence was never even mentioned.
Last summer, two friends wrere sitting side by side showing me their rings. One diamond had strong blue fluorescence. The owner did not know. The friend jumped out of her chair yelling "I love it...I want one just like it." Fluorescence...pros and cons maybe...but always "in the eyes of the beholder."

Jeff Averbook, G.G.
Metro Jewelry Appraisers


www.metrojewelryappraisers.com

 

[Jennifer5973]

I am a big fan of flourescence too. I have a wedding band with 4, 55-60 pt RBS and all have med to strong blue flour. (F-G color on the stones) and the ring just sizzles. The makes are good to very good (not ideal) but I believe very much that the flour gives the stones an extra special zing!