Natural or Lab-Grown Diamond (Visual assessment indicates a high probability of a modern round brilliant diamond or quality simulant, requiring physical testing for definitive determination)
Natural or Lab-Grown Diamond (Visual assessment indicates a high probability of a modern round brilliant diamond or quality simulant, requiring physical testing for definitive determination) · Round Brilliant
Very Good to Excellent Cut
Carat
Estimated approximately 0.75 to 1.0 carat based on standard finger proportions
Color
Estimated G-H (Near Colorless)
Clarity
Estimated VS1-VS2
Shape
Round Brilliant
Overall Assessment
A visually appealing, classic round brilliant gemstone displaying strong brilliance and symmetry, suitable for a wide variety of fine jewelry settings
Cut Quality
Very Good to Excellent
Brilliance
High brightness and white light return due to effective facet angles
Fire
Good dispersion of spectral colors, typical of a well-cut round diamond
Scintillation
Balanced pattern of light and dark areas with lively sparkle during movement
Proportions
Standard modern round brilliant proportions with balanced table and depth estimates
Symmetry
Good to Very Good, well-aligned facet junctions observed
Polish
Good, smooth surface facets with minimal visible micro-scratches
Fluorescence
Appears None to Faint (requires UV light testing for confirmation)
Inclusions
Minor pinpoint inclusions or tiny crystals potentially present under 10x magnification
Blemishes
No major blemishes visible to the naked eye; possible minor natural surface characteristics
Origin
Cannot be definitively determined visually; could be mined or lab-created (CVD/HPHT)
Treatment Detection
No obvious visible treatments detected; standard screening recommended
Estimated Value
Varies by origin (Natural: $3,000 - $6,000 USD; Lab-Grown: $500 - $1,200 USD)
Certification Estimate
GIA or IGI grading likely to assign Near Colorless and VS clarity grades
Investment Potential
Natural diamonds maintain steady long-term value; lab-grown diamonds generally depreciate in resale
Similar Diamonds
Standard GIA-certified round brilliant cut diamonds with similar color and clarity profiles
Setting Suggestions
Classic 6-prong or 4-prong solitaire in platinum or white gold to maximize light entry
Care & Maintenance
Clean regularly with warm soapy water and a soft brush; store separately to avoid scratching other jewelry
Interesting Facts
The round brilliant cut has 58 facets (including the culet) specifically engineered by Marcel Tolkowsky in 1919 to maximize brilliance and fire