Does flourescence matter in a D-F colored stone? Will it significantly affect the beauty or value of the diamond? Should I avoid it at all costs or is it not that big of a deal?
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Flourescence... does it really matter?
Started by Guest_calbarado_*, Apr 18 2005 04:25 PM
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Posted 18 April 2005 - 08:52 PM
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Should I avoid it at all costs or is it not that big of a deal?
By definition, the answer to your question is "no".
The concensus seems to be that none all the way to medium fluorescence is ok and in some cases some people like fluorescence. There are a few other threads on this forum that have dealt with the fluorescence question ad-nauseum.
If you've found a stone you like in all respects and are concerned about a little fluorescence, stop right there you've found your diamond!
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Posted 19 April 2005 - 02:28 AM
Carefully read this scientific study done by GIA scientists back in 1997.
http://www.gia.edu/p...7_fluoresce.pdf
It is the definitive statement on fluorescence. In less than 1% of all polished diamonds is fluorescence a negative factor.
You have nothing to be concerned about.
http://www.gia.edu/p...7_fluoresce.pdf
It is the definitive statement on fluorescence. In less than 1% of all polished diamonds is fluorescence a negative factor.
You have nothing to be concerned about.
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Posted 19 April 2005 - 01:13 PM
Not a big deal unless it were extremely strong and caused a greasy, oily or milky effect.
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Posted 20 April 2005 - 07:46 PM
Or unless you spend a lot of time in nightclubs under black light. If it has some fluorescence, you'll see it. It's about the only time you'll see it.
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