Natural Diamond
Natural Diamond · Round Brilliant
Good Cut
Carat
Estimated 0.10 to 0.15 carats each
Color
G-H (Near Colorless)
Clarity
SI1-SI2 (Slightly Included)
Shape
Round Brilliant
Overall Assessment
These are standard commercial grade natural diamonds typically used as accent stones in jewelry pieces containing colored gemstones like the rubies shown.
Cut Quality
Good
Brilliance
Moderate; shows some white light return but is limited by clarity.
Fire
Moderate spectral dispersion visible in the lower specimen.
Scintillation
Standard sparkle pattern for a commercial grade round brilliant.
Proportions
Standard commercial melee proportions; depth appears slightly shallow for the lower stone.
Symmetry
Good
Polish
Very Good
Fluorescence
None visible under ambient light
Inclusions
Small dark crystals and feathers visible under magnification.
Blemishes
Minor surface abrasions consistent with loose stone handling.
Origin
Likely African or secondary source (Natural)
Treatment Detection
None detected; appears untreated.
Estimated Value
$150 - $300 USD per carat retail (pro-rated for size)
Certification Estimate
Melee size typically not GIA certified; would likely be graded as a parcel by IGI or similar.
Investment Potential
Low; these are decorative melee stones with high liquidity but low appreciation.
Similar Diamonds
Commercial grade white melee diamonds used in multi-stone jewelry.
Setting Suggestions
Channel or pav settings paired with the accompanying rubies/pink sapphires.
Care & Maintenance
Ultrasonic cleaning is safe; avoid high-heat torches if set near the colored gemstones.
Interesting Facts
Diamond melee like this is often sorted by the hundreds in the jewelry manufacturing process.