Wait, what is fluorescence? According to Science Direct fluorescence is the “process where a material absorbs light at a high energy, short wavelength and emits a light at a lower energy, usually visible wavelength” (https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/chemistry/fluorescence). A Diamond with this property with usually shows blue fluorescence. This is a great way to ensure you are buying a natural Diamond, as synthetics do not fluoresce blue. With the flood of synthetic coming on the market, the price of natural Diamonds with fluorescence is actually going up!
Levels of Blue Florescence in Diamonds
There is a misconception that fluorescent Diamonds are hazy. Only 2% of these Diamonds are hazy! 98% of fluorescent Diamonds are bright! The blue fluorescence can actually help the Diamonds colors that most people buy appear whiter.
Fluorescence saves you money. Because there is so much stigma, you can pick up a BRIGHT stunning diamond as much as 15% less!
Now that you are educated on fluorescent Diamonds you can go forth and buy that perfect Diamond with ease!
