is a strong blue fluoro bad for an "I"???

[siknastyinc]

im looking at buying a gia sI1 I colored 1.04 stone that has a strong blue fluorescence and im not sure if strong fluoro is good or bad. i understand it should make the diamond look whiter but will dull any flare? thanks for any who can help me out

 

[Lorelei]

Date: 10/23/2007 9:58:59 AM
Author:siknastyinc
im looking at buying a gia sI1 I colored 1.04 stone that has a strong blue fluorescence and im not sure if strong fluoro is good or bad. i understand it should make the diamond look whiter but will dull any flare? thanks for any who can help me out

We have an expert here who has sold diamonds for many years. Apparently out of the thousands of diamonds he has seen, only a handful of ones with strong blue fluorescence has shown any negative effects - this is rare, but to be safe, check about the individual diamond with your vendor. Many love SB with an I colour, not only because it is said to help the diamond face up whiter, but because it can add interest and many love the effect!

 

[Madam Bijoux]

The only time stong blue flourescence is bad is when it makes the stone look milky. Otherwise, it''s an extra added attraction.

 

[aljdewey]

Date: 10/23/2007 12:01:10 PM
Author: Madam Bijoux
The only time stong blue flourescence is bad is when it makes the stone look milky. Otherwise, it''s an extra added attraction.

Amen to this.......right on the money.

 

[Hera]

When I was shopping for an I, I specifically requested medium to strong flourescence.

 

[kcoursolle]

I love strong blue flour in an I colored stone. It''s very rare that it will hurt performance and will be visible almost immediately in the sun if it does. I generally think that strong blue looks lovely on any colored stones, but helps the lower colored stones appear slightly whiter in sunlight.