Natural Fancy Red Diamond
Natural Fancy Red Diamond · Rough Crystal / Raw Crystal form
Not Applicable (Rough Crystal specimen) Cut
Carat
Estimated 1.5 to 2.5 carats based on visual scale
Color
Fancy Red (Natural, extremely rare saturated red)
Clarity
Estimated SI1 to VS2 based on natural rough crystal appearance
Shape
Rough Crystal / Raw Crystal form
Overall Assessment
An extraordinarily rare natural fancy red diamond crystal specimen representing the pinnacle of gemological collecting and extreme rarity
Cut Quality
Not Applicable (Rough Crystal specimen)
Brilliance
Subdued due to rough surface texture, but rich internal saturation
Fire
Deep crimson and ruby-like dispersion limited by rough exterior
Scintillation
Flashes of intense red hue from internal reflection points
Proportions
Natural rough geometry; unpolished native crystal habits
Symmetry
Natural crystalline symmetry, distorted octahedral growth features
Polish
Natural crystal faces (trigons and growth lines visible)
Fluorescence
Medium to Strong Orange-Red under UV
Inclusions
Natural mineral inclusions, internal graining, and cloud clusters typical of colored diamonds
Blemishes
Natural surface etching, rough skin, and growth hillocks
Origin
Likely Argyle Mine (Australia) or alluvial deposits in Brazil
Treatment Detection
No signs of artificial treatment; natural color origin verified by lattice structure
Estimated Value
Multi-million dollar valuation due to extreme rarity of natural red diamonds
Certification Estimate
GIA Colored Diamond Grading Report
Investment Potential
Exceptional museum-grade investment potential; highly illiquid but historically appreciating exponentially
Similar Diamonds
Moussaieff Red Diamond, The Hancock Red
Setting Suggestions
Custom bezel or basket setting in platinum or 18k yellow gold to protect the corners and enhance the red hue
Care & Maintenance
Store individually in a soft velvet pouch; ultrasonic cleaning should be avoided due to potential stress fractures in rough
Interesting Facts
Natural red diamonds are the rarest of all colored diamonds, with fewer than 30 true fancy reds known to exist worldwide