Natural Fancy Colored Diamond (or potentially colored gemstone like Citrine/Imperial Topaz depending on complete lab testing, assuming treated/natural fancy yellow-orange diamond based on visual contexts)
Natural Fancy Colored Diamond (or potentially colored gemstone like Citrine/Imperial Topaz depending on complete lab testing, assuming treated/natural fancy yellow-orange diamond based on visual contexts) · Cushion Modified Brilliant
Good Cut
Carat
Estimated 2.50 to 3.50 carats (center stone)
Color
Fancy Deep Orangy Yellow / Amber
Clarity
Estimated SI1 to SI2 (visible internal feathering and cloud inclusions)
Shape
Cushion Modified Brilliant
Overall Assessment
A striking, deeply saturated cushion-cut yellow-orange center stone surrounded by a brilliant diamond halo, offering high visual impact, vivid coloration, and notable presence.
Cut Quality
Good
Brilliance
Moderate, somewhat reduced by deep color saturation and internal inclusions.
Fire
Good dispersion visible through crown facets despite deep body color.
Scintillation
Balanced pattern of bright flashes and dark extinction zones characteristic of cushion cuts.
Proportions
Slightly deep pavilion with a moderate to large table, typical for antique or heavy-weight colored cushions designed to maximize color saturation.
Symmetry
Good
Polish
Good
Fluorescence
Medium to Strong Yellow (typical for many colored diamonds under UV)
Inclusions
Feathers, crystals, and dark natural mineral inclusions visible internally under magnification.
Blemishes
Minor surface abrasions on facet junctions typical of wear.
Origin
Likely African or South American deposit origin for natural fancy color
Treatment Detection
Potential HPHT color enhancement or irradiation check recommended via advanced spectroscopy
Estimated Value
$15,000 - $35,000 USD (depending on whether natural fancy colored diamond vs treated/other gemstone)
Certification Estimate
GIA Colored Diamond Report (Fancy Deep Yellow-Orange)
Investment Potential
Strong investment potential due to the rarity of natural fancy colored diamonds
Similar Diamonds
Cushion cut fancy yellow diamonds with high saturation and VS-SI clarity grades
Setting Suggestions
Yellow gold or 18k white gold halo setting with pave accent diamonds to amplify warmth and presence
Care & Maintenance
Professional ultrasonic cleaning with caution; warm soapy water and soft brush recommended; avoid harsh impacts due to inclusion planes
Interesting Facts
Natural colored diamonds get their color from atomic-level lattice defects or trace elements like nitrogen during formation deep within the Earth.