Sage-Tips

Why does my diamond have a blue tint?

What is diamond fluorescence? Fluorescence is the glow you sometimes see when an object emits visible light. Some diamonds fluoresce when they are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays from sources like the sun and fluorescent lamps. This can cause them to emit a bluish light or more rarely, a yellow or orangy light.

What is the best fluorescence for a diamond?

It is actually recommended to consider fluorescent diamonds in I, J, K or L colors. The lower colors may visually appear half or one grade higher as a result of the fluorescence. More important fluorescent diamonds have about a 10\% to 15\% discount against Faint or None fluorescent diamonds.

Do fake diamonds look blue?

If you are looking at a real diamond, you will typically not be able to read the text through the stone. Ultraviolet Light: About 30\% of diamonds will glow blue under ultraviolet lights such as black light. Fake diamonds, on the other hand, will glow other colors or not at all.

Does diamond reflect Bluelight?

Approximately 30\% of diamonds glow at least somewhat. When exposed to ultra-violet light, these diamonds fluoresce different colors. 99\% of the time, the glow is blue, but on rare occasions, diamonds glow white, yellow, green, or even red in color.

What does strong fluorescence mean in a diamond?

Fluorescence refers to a diamond’s tendency to emit a soft colored glow when subjected to ultraviolet light (such as a “black light”). For this reason, I-M diamonds tend to sell at a slight premium when they possess Medium to Very Strong fluorescence.

Is strong fluorescence in a diamond good or bad?

In most cases fluorescence is simply an identifying characteristic and not a performance characteristic, and is therefore NEITHER good nor bad. In some cases, strong or very strong fluorescence can make a diamond appear cloudy, diminishing its transparency and eye appeal.

What is strong blue fluorescence in a diamond?

Fluorescence refers to a diamond’s tendency to emit a soft colored glow when subjected to ultraviolet light (such as a “black light”). Because the fluorescent glow is usually blue (which is the complementary color to yellow) fluorescence can make diamonds of I-M color appear up to one grade whiter.

Is strong blue fluorescence good?

Strong blue fluorescence is not necessarily bad! We have seen many diamonds with strong blue fluorescence that has not had any negative effect on the appearance of the diamond. In fact, once we observed an M color diamond look like a near colorless diamond because of very strong blue fluorescence.

Do fake diamonds have fluorescence?

The presence or absence of fluorescence should not be used as a DIY test to determine if your diamond is real. First, not all natural diamonds fluoresce under the standard UV lamp used by gemologists (see Myth #1). Second, some synthetic or lab grown diamonds do fluoresce to these wavelengths.

Is strong fluorescence bad for diamond?

What is a bluebird diamond?

Bluebird diamond was a trade name that a company used to call their. bridal line. It was a wholesaler, from Chicago I believe, called. Stein & Ellbogen(too many years have passed I may have the last name. wrong).

How much is a bluebird diamond worth?

Blue Diamond Price The price of a 0.5 carat light blue diamond is $26,280 on average. Deep blue and vivid blue diamonds cost much more—around $75,000 for a 0.25 carat diamond. As you increase in color intensity and carat weight, blue diamond prices extend beyond $100,000, $200,000, and more.

Is fluorescence in diamonds good or bad?

It is up to your own tastes to determine if the fluorescence of the diamond is good or bad. Fluorescence can often improve the color of the diamond. Strong blue fluorescence does not necessarily mean there will be a negative effect on the diamond’s overall color and appearance.

What is diamond fluorescence and should you care about it?

Fluorescence is the tendency of a diamond to emit a (soft) glow when exposed to ultraviolet light (UV light). The fluorescence effect is present in over 30\% of diamonds and is an important consideration when buying a loose diamond. When UV light strikes a diamond with fluorescent properties, the stone emits a glow.

How much does Fluorescence effect diamonds?

A medium blue fluorescent diamond color can even help counteract any yellowish tint the diamonds may have and can make them appear much whiter. In effect, this will make the diamond color and appearance an entire color grade higher . Fluorescence can make the diamond shine and sparkle more than a diamond that lacks fluorescent properties.

How does fluorescence impact a diamond?

Theories why fluorescence might be a positive trait: Blue fluorescence counteracts yellow tint, making diamonds with grades G and below look whiter when UV light is present. Fluorescent diamonds with D-H color sell at a 0-15\% discount to comparable stones with no fluorescence. Blue fluorescence is a unique property that acts as an interesting additional feature.