Simulant (Cubic Zirconia/Moissanite)
Simulant (Cubic Zirconia/Moissanite) · Princess Cut (Square Modified Brilliant)
Good (visible windowing and flat crown) Cut
Carat
Estimated 1.5 - 2.0 carats
Color
D-E (Colorless)
Clarity
VVS1 - IF (Visually eye-clean)
Shape
Princess Cut (Square Modified Brilliant)
Overall Assessment
This appears to be a high-quality square princess cut simulant, likely Cubic Zirconia, displaying excellent clarity and colorless properties but lacking the distinctive light refraction of natural diamond.
Cut Quality
Good (visible windowing and flat crown)
Brilliance
High (bright white light reflection)
Fire
High (visible spectral dispersion characteristic of Moissanite or CZ)
Scintillation
Blocked pattern; typical cross-shape facets for this cut
Proportions
Standard commercial Princess proportions with moderately deep pavilion
Symmetry
Good
Polish
Very Good
Fluorescence
None apparent from image
Inclusions
No visible internal inclusions, consistent with high-grade simulant
Blemishes
Minor surface dust and fingerprint oils
Origin
Synthetic/Laboratory Manufactured
Treatment Detection
None (solid synthetic material)
Estimated Value
$20 - $150 USD
Certification Estimate
N/A (Simulants usually uncertified by GIA/AGS)
Investment Potential
Minimal to zero (decorative value only)
Similar Diamonds
Asha Diamonds or high-end Swarovski crystals
Setting Suggestions
Four-prong cathedral mount in white gold or platinum
Care & Maintenance
Clean with mild detergent and ultrasonic cleaner to remove oils
Interesting Facts
The Princess cut was first developed in 1979 by Betzalel Ambar and Israel Itzkowitz.