One of the properties of all minerals is their natural luster. The luster is the quality that is used to describe the way light is reflected off the surface of mineral. Quartz has a glassy luster, while Diamonds have a brilliant luster. However, there are some diamonds with fluorescence that appear to have more brilliance than they naturally have due to the gem fluorescing under UV light. These diamonds are used in premiere jewelry and should cost less than a regularly brilliant diamond.

Diamonds that fluoresce may actually appear yellow in ordinary light. When they are being graded under UV light, they may fluoresce blue. This gives them more of a brilliance or luster, even though they are lower quality diamonds. The gem report should state whether the diamond has fluorescent qualities and then one can either buy it as a cheap diamond or use it with premiere jewelry. That way the buyer understands that the brilliance is being affected by the fluorescence, which is okay. It should just be indicated to the buyer so that they don’t pay for a higher quality diamond due to it appearing more brilliant than it actually is.

Premiere jewelry is very popular with people who appreciate the fluorescent quality of some diamonds. It is a good bargain and it can make a cheaper diamond appear to be worth more. Therefore, there is a market for diamonds that are not as brilliant as their counterparts, but they do fluoresce beautifully.