What is DiamondView primarily used for?

• A. The DiamondView imaging microscope operates at a lower wavelength and higher energy than the ultraviolet light typically used for fluorescence observations in routine gemological work.
• B. The DiamondView is used to measure carat weight.
• C. The DiamondView is used to assess cut quality.
• D. The DiamondView detects boron content.

Answer: (A)

DiamondView is a specialized imaging tool that uses very short-wavelength, high-energy UV light to illuminate diamonds and capture their fluorescence in striking detail. This deep-UV excitation reveals fluorescence patterns and internal growth features that are often hidden under ordinary lighting, making it possible to see zoning, graining, and other structural characteristics. Those patterns are especially useful for spotting signs of treatments or synthetic origins, helping distinguish natural, untreated stones from enhanced or lab-grown ones. It isn’t used to weigh diamonds, assess cut quality, or determine boron content—carat is measured with a balance, cut quality relies on proportions and finish, and boron analysis requires different spectroscopic methods.