An element for a solid state lighting device, such as a lamp or light fixture, includes one or more semiconductor nanophosphors dispersed in a light transmissive material in the element. The material is of a type and the nanophosphor(s) are dispersed therein in such a manner that the material bearing the semiconductor nanophosphor(s) is at least substantially color-neutral to the human observer, when the solid state lighting device is off. In some examples, the material appears relatively clear or transparent when the device is off. In other examples, the material appears translucent, e.g. white, when the device is off. When such an element is used to remotely deploy the nanophosphor, the nanophosphor is not readily perceptible to a person viewing the device when off. If a bubble is formed inside the container with a liquid type phosphor bearing material, the bubble may be configured to essentially disappear when the light transmissive liquid material reaches a nominal operating temperature.