Natural or Lab-Grown Diamond melee
Natural or Lab-Grown Diamond melee · Round Brilliant
Good to Very Good Cut
Carat
Approx. 0.01 - 0.02 carats per individual stone (estimated total weight of the hoop earring is approximately 0.50 to 1.00 carats)
Color
G-I (Near Colorless)
Clarity
SI1 - SI2 (Slightly Included)
Shape
Round Brilliant
Overall Assessment
The image shows a classic inside-out or front-facing pave diamond hoop earring featuring numerous small round brilliant stones. The stones exhibit acceptable commercial color and sparkle, making this a timeless and versatile piece of everyday fine jewelry.
Cut Quality
Good to Very Good
Brilliance
Good white light return, enhanced by the pave setting density
Fire
Moderate spectral dispersion typical of small round brilliant melee
Scintillation
High frequency of small flashes due to the continuous pave channel setting along the hoop
Proportions
Standard melee proportions with medium tables and slightly deep pavilions to maximize sparkle in small scale
Symmetry
Good
Polish
Good
Fluorescence
None to Faint
Inclusions
Minor pinpoints and feather inclusions visible under high magnification, typical for promotional-grade melee diamonds
Blemishes
Minor natural remnants or slight surface polish lines common in mass-produced small stones
Origin
Mixed commercial parcel origin, typical of global jewelry manufacturing hubs
Treatment Detection
No obvious signs of treatment; standard untreated commercial diamond material
Estimated Value
$300 - $800 depending on total gold weight and overall jewelry craftsmanship
Certification Estimate
Not typically certified individually; graded in bulk by trade standards as promotional quality
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; fashion jewelry of this type depreciates and holds sentimental rather than financial appreciation value
Similar Diamonds
Standard commercial melee diamond parcels used in fashion fine jewelry
Setting Suggestions
Currently set in a shared-prong or micro-pave hoop earring style, complementing the yellow or rose gold-toned metal structure
Care & Maintenance
Clean gently with warm soapy water and a soft-bristled brush; avoid ultrasonic cleaners if the setting uses adhesives, and check prongs regularly for security
Interesting Facts
Melee diamonds like these are cut in massive quantities globally and require specialized automated machinery for precision setting in pave designs