Natural Fancy Red Diamond
Natural Fancy Red Diamond · Rough / Uncut Crystal
Not Applicable (Rough Crystal) Cut
Carat
Estimated 2.50 - 3.50 carats based on visual dimensions
Color
Fancy Deep Red
Clarity
Estimated SI1 (cannot be precisely graded without magnification and laboratory testing)
Shape
Rough / Uncut Crystal
Overall Assessment
An extraordinary and extremely rare natural rough red diamond specimen of museum quality, commanding immense value and intense collector interest
Cut Quality
Not Applicable (Rough Crystal)
Brilliance
Not applicable to rough crystal form, but internal glow observed under backlighting
Fire
Dispersive flashes observed through natural crystal windows
Scintillation
Limited flash effect due to rough, unfacetted state
Proportions
Natural rough proportions, unfacetted
Symmetry
Natural crystalline symmetry showing octahedral/dodecahedral growth lines
Polish
Unpolished natural crystal surface with native growth lines and trigons
Fluorescence
Medium to Strong Blue (common in type Ia colored diamonds)
Inclusions
Internal cloud formations, pinpoint inclusions, and potential natural cleavage planes typical of rough diamond
Blemishes
Natural surface textures, pitting, and striations characteristic of rough diamond skin
Origin
Likely Argyle Mine (Australia) or African origin
Treatment Detection
No obvious signs of artificial irradiation or HPHT treatment, consistent with natural red coloration
Estimated Value
Extremely high value due to rarity of natural red diamonds, potentially $500,000 to $1,500,000+ per carat depending on exact saturation
Certification Estimate
GIA (Gemological Institute of America) - Fancy Deep Red classification
Investment Potential
Exceptional investment potential due to extreme scarcity and closure of major red diamond mines
Similar Diamonds
Comparable to world-renowned natural red diamonds like the Moussaieff Red
Setting Suggestions
Custom designer open-back pendant or ring setting in 18k yellow gold or platinum to highlight its raw, organic beauty
Care & Maintenance
Store separately in a soft pouch; clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush; avoid harsh ultrasonic cleaners given internal tension in rough
Interesting Facts
Natural red diamonds are among the rarest colored diamonds in the world, with fewer than 30 true fancy red diamonds known to exist with significant size