However, this in itself is not a cause for worry. The stone on a 3-
carat gold diamond ring, for instance, can seem to go dark for a simple reason: it reflects too much light for the eye to take in. That causes the pupils to contract, just the way they would if you stared at the sun for a couple seconds. This results in the foreground and background appearing much darker than actual. Simply stepping back and turning your head a bit to the side would reveal the
stone’s true
brilliance; and if you have a GIA certificate, there is even less reason to worry that you may have been swindled.
Since it is your eyes that have a problem, sit in the shade and relax them awhile.
Now look at the
diamond anew, and you will no doubt see it is worth every penny you paid for it.
However, this in itself is not a cause for worry. The stone on a 3-carat gold diamond ring, for instance, can seem to go dark for a simple reason: it reflects too much light for the eye to take in. That causes the pupils to contract, just the way they would if you stared at the sun for a couple seconds. This results in the foreground and background appearing much darker than actual. Simply stepping back and turning your head a bit to the side would reveal the stone’s true brilliance; and if you have a GIA certificate, there is even less reason to worry that you may have been swindled.
Since it is your eyes that have a problem, sit in the shade and relax them awhile.
Now look at the diamond anew, and you will no doubt see it is worth every penny you paid for it.
