Likely Costume Jewelry (Cubic Zirconia or Crystal)
Likely Costume Jewelry (Cubic Zirconia or Crystal) · Round Brilliant
Fair to Poor (lack of defined facet edges) Cut
Carat
Estimated 1.5 - 2.0 carats (center stone)
Color
Likely Colorless (D-F range visual equivalent)
Clarity
Indeterminate due to surface wear; appears cloudy/opaque
Shape
Round Brilliant
Overall Assessment
The stone shows significant wear, cloudiness, and edge rounding characteristic of a Cubic Zirconia or crystal simulant rather than a natural or lab-grown diamond. Based on the visible abrasions and lack of brilliance, it is likely a fashion/costume jewelry piece.
Cut Quality
Fair to Poor (lack of defined facet edges)
Brilliance
Low; the stone appear dull and lacks internal light return
Fire
Minimal to None (stones appear milky)
Scintillation
Low; lack of high-contrast light patterns
Proportions
Common commercial proportions for synthetic simulants
Symmetry
Fair
Polish
Poor (visible surface abrasion and cloudiness)
Fluorescence
Not observable
Inclusions
Sub-surface cloudiness suggesting internal structure degradation common in low-grade simulants
Blemishes
Significant surface scratching and abrasions visible on the table facets
Origin
Factory manufactured (Simulant)
Treatment Detection
No therapeutic treatments; appears to be an untreated synthetic simulant
Estimated Value
$10 - $50 (Fashion jewelry value)
Certification Estimate
Unlikely to be graded by major labs (GIA/AGS) as it appears to be a simulant
Investment Potential
None; value is sentimental or decorative only
Similar Diamonds
Mass-market fashion rings found in retail department stores
Setting Suggestions
Costume setting; white or rose gold-toned plating
Care & Maintenance
Clean with mild soap and water; avoid harsh chemicals which may strip the plating
Interesting Facts
Cubic Zirconia is much denser than diamond and lacks the thermal conductivity of a real diamond.