Realized my diamond has phosphorescence! Pics!

[l_ode]

As I played around with my e-ring I realized it is not only fluorescent but also phosphorescent! The joy! I think is it just an amazing phenomena!

Some questions though: How common is phosphorescence? And can a diamond without fluorescence still be phosphorescent? Or is it a “package deal”?

Attached som pics..

I normal light:


Under UV light:


Under UV light:


Dark room after UV light is turned off:


Dark room after UV light is turned off:

 

[tyty333]

I have a small stone with phosphorescence that glows orange. It dissipates very quickly though.

It is a very cool phenomenon!

 

[l_ode]

I have a small stone with phosphorescence that glows orange. It dissipates very quickly though.

It is a very cool phenomenon!

Oh nice! Would you mind sharing a picture? I would love to see it! Is your diamond fluorescent as well?

 

[tyty333]

Its in this thread post #13 and #24

Phosphorescence in Diamonds-Study, and a request for sharing information

Hello to Everyone out there who may have or be interested in phosphorescence in diamonds! I have seen several posts in the past about phosphorescing diamonds and I am hoping that if you happen to have a diamond that phosphoresces, you can share your experiences with your gem. You see, I have...

www.pricescope.com

 

[l_ode]

Nice color! Can see that you also struggled to capture it doesn’t last long for me either, maybe 30 seconds. And getting the camera to focus was not easy

 

[fel]

There is a recent thread on phosphorescence -- you should add your diamond to it. I believe it may be more common than people once thought. I am not sure that if this is because newer mines are producing more of these diamonds, or if it is just that people didn't look for it before.

I have two phosphorescent diamonds, one U-V colored with strong fluorescence, likely an older diamond, and one August Vintage Cushion (so newer cut) with faint fluoro, so I don't think strong fluorescence is necessary.