Natural Diamond (Rough Crystal)
Natural Diamond (Rough Crystal) · Rough Crystal / Uncut Elongated Octahedron or Fragment
Not Applicable (Rough Stone) Cut
Carat
Estimated 1.50 - 2.50 carats based on visual scale
Color
Fancy Intense Orange-Red to Red (Natural Color)
Clarity
SI1 - SI2 (Estimated for rough state)
Shape
Rough Crystal / Uncut Elongated Octahedron or Fragment
Overall Assessment
An exceptionally rare and valuable natural rough red diamond crystal exhibiting strong internal illumination and intense coloration, representing a premier collector piece.
Cut Quality
Not Applicable (Rough Stone)
Brilliance
Limited due to rough unpolished state, glowing internally under backlight
Fire
Obscured by rough surface and intense body color
Scintillation
Minimal until cut and polished
Proportions
N/A - Rough crystal with natural morphology
Symmetry
Natural Irregular Symmetry
Polish
Unpolished Rough Surface (Natural Crystal Faces/Etch Channels)
Fluorescence
Strong to Very Strong (typical for certain types of colored rough under strong light/UV)
Inclusions
Natural mineral inclusions, clouds, and internal graining visible
Blemishes
Natural surface trigons, etch marks, and rough skin
Origin
Natural alluvial or primary kimberlite pipe origin (Likely Argyle or similar famed colored diamond deposit)
Treatment Detection
No obvious signs of artificial treatment; natural red color origin highly probable
Estimated Value
Extremely high due to rare red coloration (Subject to professional laboratory verification)
Certification Estimate
GIA or HRD (Specialized report for colored diamonds)
Investment Potential
Exceptional due to extreme rarity of natural red diamonds
Similar Diamonds
Famous natural red diamonds such as the Moussaieff Red
Setting Suggestions
Custom bespoke mountings designed to preserve raw weight, or precise cut into a radiant/cushion shape set in 18K yellow or rose gold
Care & Maintenance
Store separately to avoid scratching other gems; avoid harsh ultrasonic cleaning until set securely
Interesting Facts
Natural red diamonds are among the rarest colored diamonds in the world, often deriving their color from a rare plastic deformation of the crystal lattice rather than chemical impurities.