Natural Diamond (pavé-set melee diamonds)
Natural Diamond (pavé-set melee diamonds) · Round Brilliant (single-cut or full-cut melee)
Fair to Good (typical for very small melee stones used in custom or mass-produced jewelry) Cut
Carat
Estimated at approximately 0.005 to 0.01 carats per stone (Total weight for the visible letters is roughly 0.50 to 0.75 carats)
Color
Estimated G-J (near-colorless range, typical for commercial cluster/pavé settings)
Clarity
Estimated SI1-SI2 (small inclusions visible under magnification, some minor surface dirt and debris present)
Shape
Round Brilliant (single-cut or full-cut melee)
Overall Assessment
The image shows a heavily worn, dirty custom gold-tone pendant featuring numerous small melee diamonds in a micro-pavé setting spelling out letters. While the diamonds themselves are genuine natural stones of commercial grade and size, the piece is in urgent need of professional cleaning and maintenance to restore its brilliance and sparkle.
Cut Quality
Fair to Good (typical for very small melee stones used in custom or mass-produced jewelry)
Brilliance
Moderate, currently subdued due to heavy buildup of dirt and oils covering the pavilions and tables
Fire
Low to Moderate, partially masked by surface contamination and smaller facet sizes
Scintillation
Limited in its current uncleaned state, though the micro-pavé layout produces a collective glitter
Proportions
Standard standard proportions for melee stones: shallow to medium depths, table percentages varying due to small size
Symmetry
Fair to Good
Polish
Fair (compromised by accumulated dirt, patina, and wear in the setting crevices)
Fluorescence
Indeterminate from visual inspection alone (likely None to Faint)
Inclusions
Pinpoints, small crystals, and cloud clusters typical of SI clarity melee diamonds
Blemishes
Surface abrasions, natural indentations, and significant accumulation of residue and dirt in the prongs
Origin
Commercial natural diamond origin; unverified geographic source
Treatment Detection
No obvious signs of artificial treatments detected visually, though standard commercial quality
Estimated Value
Estimated melt value plus modest gemstone value; roughly $200 - $500 depending on the gold weight (likely yellow or white gold base) and total carat weight once cleaned
Certification Estimate
Not typically certified individually; would be evaluated as a finished piece of jewelry by labs like GIA or local appraisers
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; fashion jewelry with diamond melee depreciates similarly to fine retail jewelry
Similar Diamonds
Standard commercial melee diamonds found in hip-hop custom jewelry, nameplates, and cluster rings
Setting Suggestions
Currently set in a custom micro-pavé word pendant (spelling 'ROW' or similar); yellow gold or plated metal backing showing significant tarnishing
Care & Maintenance
Requires professional ultrasonic cleaning and steam cleaning to remove heavy embedded dirt, oils, and debris trapped in the pavé setting
Interesting Facts
Pavé settings use tiny bead-like prongs carved from the metal to secure dozens of small diamonds close together, creating a continuous field of sparkle when clean