why does my HCA 1.3 look dark?

[precious jemz]

As I view my stone in different light settings (my head is not blocking the light), I notice that it can look "dark'' with not much sparkle in some jewelry store lights or in ow sunlight.
If there is a "excellent cut" and HCA of 1.3, what is this look attributed to?
In candlelight, halogen and certain spotlights - you can''t stop the fire and sparkle - great for the night.
Can anyone give me some perspective?

 

[Ellen]

Hi precious,

I can''t explain why, although I think Gary touches on it somewhere in the fire thread at least. Try searching for something like, "dark stone in sun/certain lighting".

My stone does it too. Sometimes, it will almost look black. The sun definitely does it, you might look through the fire thread, there''s many stones in there that have taken on a darker look, as they''re in the sun.

Here''s one I kept for this reason, it''s very dark.

 

[precious jemz]

Thanks, Ellen for the fire thread tip - and for posting those GORGEOUS ring pics! Love them!!

 

[Ellen]

You're welcome, and enjoy your ring!

And thank you!

 

[strmrdr]

http://diamondscope.pricescope.com/

click on:
In Conservatory
by Garry H (Cut Nut)
11/21/2005

 

[Fly Girl]

Other threads discussing this question are here: Another Link

To quote Rhino from the second thread:

When you take a diamond into direct lighting (ie, spot lighting, sunlight, etc.) ideal cut diamonds take on a "dark" appearance. Ironically it is in these environments that stones with excessive leakage take on a "brighter" appearance however the flashes of light that come out of an ideal cut in those conditions are way more intense than the non ideal but if you''re not aiming the face of the diamond towards the direct light source the stone can take on a darker appearance in those conditions.
Rhino
Good Old Gold