The difference is obvious, just take a look at the same exact cut prism, one photo is of the CLEAR prism with no “AB” coating, then compare to the same cut with the “AB” coating applied. This coating, which is also known as “Aurore Boreale,” (German for Aurora Borealis) is borrowed from the very cool natural phenomenon that happens in the sky from northern latitudes.
Being a southern Californian, I have yet to personally witness this undoubtedly wonderful Aurora Borealis colorful thrill, so the closest I can come—will be in the shimmery iridescence of my “AB” coated prisms. Below, are some photos that will best explain the difference, a picture is worth a thousand words, so they say:
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| 8558 or 7500 Crystal Prism with Clear finish |
CLEAR Sphere Prism, NO AB (Aurora Borealis) Coating
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| 8558 or 7500 Crystal Prism with AB finish |
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| 8115 Swarovski Octagon Austrian Crystal prism from XinaCat |
CLEAR Swarovski Octagon Prism – NO AB Coating
Same Swarovski Octagon Shape – With AB Coating.
More later on this fascinating AB coating….opinions, how it’s done—and why choose AB?
4 comments:
hey thats interesting. I dont know how its done but it certainly improves the beauty of the stone.
Hi, what brand of camera are you using? just curious...
Hi Laura
Interesting blog, I'll try to understand what the colourful coating is all about. For the moment just a tiny detail: “Aurore Boreale,” (German for Aurora Borealis). Should read “Aurore Boreale,” (French for Aurora Borealis)
Kindest regards,
Koos
Laura, I was lucky enough to have witnessed a spectacular aurora borealis event while in Watkins Glen, NY a couple of decades ago.
Streaking ribbons of violet and blue rippled across a star studded sky. It was as if God were finger painting.
Happy blogging!
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