Gemological tool
DiamondView UV Imaging
Deep UV imaging for diamond growth structure, HPHT clues, and lab-grown screening
Typical price$ 15000 - 90000
PortabilityLow portability
Field noteSpecialized diamond lab instrument
How to use it
- Clean the diamond thoroughly before imaging
- Place the stone in the imaging chamber according to the instrument safety procedure
- Capture deep UV fluorescence and phosphorescence images from several orientations
- Observe growth sectors, strain patterns, color zoning, and phosphorescence behavior
- Compare patterns with known natural, HPHT-grown, CVD-grown, and treated diamond references
- Use spectroscopy to confirm any important conclusion