Not a diamond; appears to be a quartz or glass bead with a drill hole.
Not a diamond; appears to be a quartz or glass bead with a drill hole. · Drilled spherical or bead shape with large facet cuts.
Poor/Fancy bead cut, not standardized for diamonds. Cut
Carat
Not applicable; measured in grams/carats of gemstone material, roughly 5-10 carats equivalent in weight.
Color
Milky white to translucent greyish-white.
Clarity
Opaque to heavily included with internal fracturing.
Shape
Drilled spherical or bead shape with large facet cuts.
Overall Assessment
The specimen shown in the image is not a diamond. It is a tumbled, faceted spherical bead with a visible drill hole, characteristic of quartz, chalcedony, or glass used in crafting.
Cut Quality
Poor/Fancy bead cut, not standardized for diamonds.
Brilliance
Very low; mostly translucent or milky without high refractive brilliance.
Fire
Absent; material lacks the high dispersion of a diamond.
Scintillation
Minimal to none due to opacity and lack of standard facet patterns.
Proportions
Spherical bead proportions, not applicable to standard diamond geometry.
Symmetry
Fair to poor, irregular hand-faceted sphere.
Polish
Moderate polish with visible surface texture.
Fluorescence
Unknown without UV testing, likely none to inert.
Inclusions
Heavy internal clouding, feathers, and a prominent dark inclusion or drill channel debris.
Blemishes
Surface pits and irregular facet junctions.
Origin
Natural quartz or synthetic glass bead.
Treatment Detection
Drilled hole present; possible dyeing or heat treatment common in quartz beads.
Estimated Value
Low commercial value (under $10 USD as a craft or bead component).
Certification Estimate
Not eligible for GIA/AGS diamond grading; tested by local gemologists as quartz/chalcedony or glass.
Investment Potential
None; ornamental or crafting material only.
Similar Diamonds
None, as this is visually identified as non-diamond gemstone material or glass.
Setting Suggestions
Wire-wrapped pendant, macrame jewelry, or beaded strand rather than a fine jewelry prong setting.
Care & Maintenance
Standard jewelry cleaning with warm soapy water; avoid harsh chemicals if made of porous stone or glass.
Interesting Facts
Items mistaken for diamonds often turn out to be quartz beads, white sapphire, or cubic zirconia; always verify with a thermal tester.