Natural Diamond (Industrial Grade / Bort)
Natural Diamond (Industrial Grade / Bort) · Rough / Polished Spherical Bead
Poor (Non-standard bead shape) Cut
Carat
Estimated 0.50 to 0.75 ct
Color
Off-white to light yellow / gray
Clarity
I3 / Heavily Included
Shape
Rough / Polished Spherical Bead
Overall Assessment
This specimen is a heavily included, low-grade natural diamond shaped into a bead, primarily suited for industrial applications rather than jewelry
Cut Quality
Poor (Non-standard bead shape)
Brilliance
Very low due to heavy internal inclusions and opacity
Fire
Minimal to none
Scintillation
Poor, lacks standard facet-based light return
Proportions
Non-standard proportions due to bead form
Symmetry
Poor (Irregular spherical form)
Polish
Low luster polish typical of bead cutting
Fluorescence
Indeterminate from visual assessment
Inclusions
Dense internal cloudiness, numerous pinpoints, and feathers throughout
Blemishes
Surface pits, natural remnants, and abrasion marks
Origin
Natural rough source, likely Africa, Russia, or Australia
Treatment Detection
No obvious signs of artificial treatments, appears as-mined low-grade rough
Estimated Value
Nominal value ($10 - $50 USD depending on industrial use)
Certification Estimate
Unlikely to be certified by major labs like GIA or AGS due to industrial/low quality
Investment Potential
None; industrial-grade rough diamonds do not appreciate as investment assets
Similar Diamonds
Industrial diamond beads, low-grade natural bort, diamond powder source material
Setting Suggestions
Not recommended for fine jewelry settings; suitable for specialized industrial tools or experimental pieces
Care & Maintenance
Standard care; though durable, it is structurally compromised by heavy inclusions
Interesting Facts
Most natural diamonds mined are of industrial grade rather than gem quality and are used for cutting, grinding, and drilling