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DIAMOND FACTS | DIAMOND
BUYING GUIDE | DIAMOND FLUOROSCENCE |
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Diamond
Color | Diamond Clarity | Diamond Weight | Diamond Cut| Diamond
Fluoroscence | Diamond Certificates | Diamond Rings | Diamond
Engagement Rings. |
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Gem-quality
diamonds that emit light when exposed to long-wave ultraviolet light. |
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N: No Fluorescence |
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F/FB:
Faint/Faint Blue Fluorescence |
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SL:
Slight Fluorescence |
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S:
Strong Fluorescence |
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EF:
Extreme Fluorescence |
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Fluorescent
diamonds, especially the extreme rare cases known as overblues, give
a diamond a visible haziness that undervalues them on the market.
They appear almost cloudy in light with strong ultraviolet content,
which compromises their clarity and decreases their appeal. |
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If the cut is
too deep or too shallow light will spill through the side or bottom
and be lost, resulting in a less brilliant display and thus, a less
valuable diamond. Cut is the most critical of all the variables that
affect the value of a diamond. It is essential you know the quality
of the cut when purchasing a diamond. Round diamonds are symmetrical
and capable of reflecting the most of the light, are the most
brilliant of all the diamond shapes. |
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Diamond
Clarity |
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Diamonds that
are absolutely clean are very much in demand and are therefore the
most expensive. View
Details. |
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Diamond
Cut |
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In its natural
state, a diamond's beauty is generally concealed. While nature
determines a diamond's color, clarity, and carat weight, the hand of
a master craftsman is needed to release its fire and beauty. View
Details. |
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