Cubic Zirconia or Fashion Jewelry Simulants (insufficient clarity for genuine diamonds)

Cubic Zirconia or Fashion Jewelry Simulants (insufficient clarity for genuine diamonds) · Round (melee)

Fair to Good (typical for mass-produced fashion jewelry) Cut

Cubic Zirconia or Fashion Jewelry Simulants (insufficient clarity for genuine diamonds) - Round (melee)

Carat

Under 0.01 carat per individual stone (estimated total weight around 0.05 ct for the pendant)

Color

Near colorless to slight yellow tint due to base metal reflections

Clarity

SI2 to I1 equivalent (due to small size and standard low-grade simulant quality)

Shape

Round (melee)

Overall Assessment

The item is a delicate gold-tone cross pendant on a matching chain featuring small pavé-set accent stones (likely diamond simulants rather than genuine diamonds). It functions as standard fashion/costume jewelry.

Cut Quality

Fair to Good (typical for mass-produced fashion jewelry)

Brilliance

Moderate

Fire

Low to Moderate

Scintillation

Limited due to small stone size and setting style

Proportions

Standard standard-depth melee proportions unverified by instrument

Symmetry

Fair

Polish

Fair

Fluorescence

None to Faint

Inclusions

Not individually visible without magnification; standard lower-grade manufacturing imperfections expected

Blemishes

Minor surface wear consistent with fashion jewelry

Origin

Mass-produced fashion jewelry origin (likely factory-made simulant stones)

Treatment Detection

Standard commercial simulant material

Estimated Value

Under $50 (based on costume jewelry appraisal)

Certification Estimate

None (ungraded fashion jewelry)

Investment Potential

None (costume/fashion jewelry holds no precious investment value)

Similar Diamonds

Standard commercial costume jewelry accent stones

Setting Suggestions

Already mounted in a gold-tone cross pendant necklace

Care & Maintenance

Avoid harsh chemicals, water exposure, and perfumes to preserve the gold-tone plating

Interesting Facts

Cross pendants set with micro-pavé or channel-set small stones are extremely popular classic religious fashion items.

Identified on 9/15/2026