Talk to me about fluorescence in higher color diamonds

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Long time reader, first time poster...

BF and I are starting to get serious about the engagement ring hunt (yay!).

Anyway...I know that blue fluorescence can improve the look of a lower colored diamond, but I have the inverse question. A few of the diamonds we are looking at are higher colored E/F/G stones and they have medium/strong fluorescence. How bad/undesirable is that? I can't find a ton of information from reputable sources. Thank you!

 

[BlingDreams]

I have a D/VS1 asscher with strong blue fluorescence and it's amazing. So crisp and white with no haziness. And yet, I still get the really cool blue when it's exposed to fluorescence.

(Forgive the commentary... I don't know how to mute it!)

 

[Victor Canera]

I think that you have to be careful that there aren’t translucency issues with the diamond. How can you tell? Well, you’ll have to compare the fluorescent diamond with non-fluorescent stones and compare. If there are no haziness issues then it can be a nice way of getting a stone at a lower price point or if you appreciate the fluorescent effect with fluorescent light, you’ll have a neat stone.

One thing that’s overlooked sometimes is the "value" of the stone. There is a stigma that surrounds fluorescent stones in the wholesale side of the trade. Dealers don't like to stock them. So, if you’re potentially going to upgrade the diamond you’re going to have a hard time finding buyers for the stone or you might take a large loss in selling it back or trading it in.

Asking the community here will get you your answers and you can make an educated decision.

Good luck.

 

[Rockdiamond]

I'm a lover of fluorescence in certain high color diamonds.
For sure its crucial to be able to confirm the stone personally.
In a small percentage of cases it can cause a dull stone. That's a cardinal sin in a diamond.

As far as the value, I have a slightly different take. Say a hypothetical nonfluorescent diamond costs $10,000.
It is a fact that fluorescent diamonds of high colors get discounted – so let's say the florescence equivalent Diamond would be $8500.
If a consumer needs to sell either Diamond on the open market, they're going to take a loss. If they have 15% less invested in the stone, they have that much less to lose.
If they buy it from a seller who stocks florescence diamonds and has a trade up policy, the stone would likely qualify.

 

[marcy]

I have a 1.21 E EC diamond with medium fluorescence and love how icy it is. I don't see a bit of haziness in it.

 

[ecf8503]

I had a D w sbf and it was so lovely! I adore fluor, regardless of the stone color, but it did look really awesome in my D!

 

[Rockdiamond]

Here's a video we did today for a client who has the exact question we're discussing