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« on: January 01, 2010, 07:55:07 PM »
I have a beautiful brown diamond, OEC a little bigger than 2 carats. 

Lately I've noticed in natural light it looks (more like turns) green..   so I did a little research and found it might be a chameleon..   it has strong FL as well.

What are some other clues or tests I can try without sending it out?
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« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2010, 08:19:43 PM »
Oh cool. It sure sounds like it could be a chameleon but I'll have to leave that to the expert, David. I'll flag this post so he sees it.

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« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2010, 09:16:19 PM »
Here is a pic to get an idea of the color.

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« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2010, 09:36:23 PM »
That looks really cool, I guess the only way to know for sure is to send it to the GIA.
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« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2010, 10:28:05 PM »
HI,
Nice looking stone!

Based on the color shown in the photo we can say for sure it's not a chameleon.
It's not uncommon for a brown to have greenish undertones- but I've never seen or heard of a chameleon that was as pure brown as that photo shows.
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« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2010, 10:42:00 PM »
Nice stone! 

Could the Strong blue Fl have anything to do with it?  yellow undertone in the brown + blue showing green?
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« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2010, 11:58:22 PM »
Oooh, that's a pretty one! 4
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« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2010, 01:05:56 AM »
wow love your ring deco!  very impressive stone, green is one of my favorite colors in a diamond!
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« Reply #8 on: January 17, 2010, 08:42:58 PM »
That is a cool stone. And I love the setting as well.
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« Reply #9 on: January 17, 2010, 11:28:55 PM »
I have brown that glows a little green in some light. Also, shiba, I was thinking the same thing... the color of the fluorescence could have an impact, especially if it is strong fluorescence.

decodiamond, your diamond is beautiful. Such a gorgeous, delicate color. Does it show lots of fire?
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« Reply #10 on: January 18, 2010, 04:05:38 AM »
That sounds interesting. Better go and test it.
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« Reply #11 on: January 18, 2010, 07:54:53 AM »
Ooooh how pretty!  I love the color and the setting.  What a beautiful piece  Smiley
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« Reply #12 on: March 23, 2010, 09:09:27 AM »

Stunning stone - I like its color though.

I think you should take it to the laboratory for testing, because the lab. report would gives you precise information about the specification of color.

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« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2010, 09:51:02 AM »
It is a beautiful ring.   I would listen to  David´s expert opinion about the brown. Whether it is a chameleon or not it is a beautiful ring to have, you are very lucky.  Of course I am an art-deco fanatic so I am very envious, it is a very nice size diamond too and the brown is lovely.    green
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« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2010, 12:24:18 PM »
I agree that this stone is surely worthy of getting a GIA report.

Also- I really would need to see it in person to see if my assessment of the brown is correct.....
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« Reply #15 on: March 25, 2010, 09:12:44 AM »
could it be a champagne diamond? or is that just a fancy way of saying brown?
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« Reply #16 on: March 25, 2010, 09:17:34 AM »
Fancy way of saying brown. Great marketing tool though; monikers like "champagne" and "cognac" added caché and desirability to some of the world's least expensive (and to me, most beautiful) diamond hues. Just like "canary" for yellows...
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