Natural Diamond
Natural Diamond · Round Brilliant
Excellent Cut
Carat
1.50 carats (estimated)
Color
G
Clarity
VS1
Shape
Round Brilliant
Overall Assessment
A stunning, high-quality natural diamond featuring excellent symmetry, bright brilliance, and great clarity, making it a prime candidate for an engagement ring
Cut Quality
Excellent
Brilliance
High optical return of white light displaying excellent brightness
Fire
Strong dispersion of spectral colors
Scintillation
Well-balanced pattern of light and dark areas with lively flash
Proportions
Standard ideal cut proportions with an approximate 57% table and 61.5% depth
Symmetry
Excellent
Polish
Very Good
Fluorescence
Faint
Inclusions
Minor pinpoints and a small feather visible under 10x magnification
Blemishes
Very minor natural on the girdle
Origin
Natural terrestrial origin (likely South African or Canadian mine)
Treatment Detection
No evidence of enhancements, treatments, HPHT, or fracture filling
Estimated Value
$12,000 - $15,000 USD
Certification Estimate
GIA grading scale estimate: G color, VS1 clarity
Investment Potential
Moderate to high stability in market value typical of high-quality standard round diamonds
Similar Diamonds
GIA certified 1.50ct G VS1 round brilliant cut stones
Setting Suggestions
Classic six-prong platinum or 18k white gold solitaire setting to maximize light return
Care & Maintenance
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush; store separately to prevent scratching other jewelry
Interesting Facts
The round brilliant cut was mathematically optimized in 1919 by Marcel Tolkowsky to maximize light return