Cubic Zirconia or Fashion Simulant
Cubic Zirconia or Fashion Simulant · Round
Good Cut
Carat
Approximately 0.01 to 0.02 carats per stone
Color
Colorless (equivalent to D-F)
Clarity
VVS equivalent (eye-clean due to tiny size)
Shape
Round
Overall Assessment
The items are a pair of small, gold-toned screw-back hoop earrings embellished with pavé-set simulant stones. They serve as charming everyday fashion accessories rather than fine jewelry investments.
Cut Quality
Good
Brilliance
Moderate
Fire
High dispersive fire typical of simulants or CZ
Scintillation
Good sparkle across multiple small facets
Proportions
Standard small melee proportions typical for pavé or channel settings
Symmetry
Fair to Good
Polish
Good
Fluorescence
None observed
Inclusions
None visible to the naked eye
Blemishes
None discernible at this scale
Origin
Synthetic lab-created simulants
Treatment Detection
No treatments detected; standard simulant manufacturing
Estimated Value
Low, evaluated as part of fashion costume jewelry
Certification Estimate
Not applicable for fashion jewelry stones of this size
Investment Potential
None; fashion jewelry holds sentimental rather than investment value
Similar Diamonds
Standard commercial melee diamonds used in budget-friendly jewelry
Setting Suggestions
Currently set in screw-back fashion hoop earrings with yellow-gold tone plating
Care & Maintenance
Avoid harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaning, and water exposure to protect the metal plating
Interesting Facts
Small pavé-set stones like these are frequently used in costume jewelry to mimic high-end diamond hoops