Glass or Crystal Paperweight (Simulant, not genuine diamond)
Glass or Crystal Paperweight (Simulant, not genuine diamond) · Custom Faceted Brilliant Cut (Enlarged Novelty/Paperweight Shape)
Fair to Good (Novelty cut with modified proportions) Cut
Carat
Significantly oversized as a novelty item (thousands of equivalent carat weight if diamond, but physically heavy glass/crystal)
Color
Colorless (Grade D equivalent in appearance)
Clarity
Eye-Clean (VVS equivalent visually)
Shape
Custom Faceted Brilliant Cut (Enlarged Novelty/Paperweight Shape)
Overall Assessment
This is a decorative glass or crystal paperweight cut in the shape of a brilliant diamond. It is a gemstone simulant with no gemological or monetary diamond value, serving entirely as a decorative or novelty item.
Cut Quality
Fair to Good (Novelty cut with modified proportions)
Brilliance
Moderate white light return, limited by refractive index of glass
Fire
Low dispersion (lacks the high fire of genuine diamond or high-index simulants like cubic zirconia)
Scintillation
Basic flash effect due to large facet sizes
Proportions
Large table, shallow pavilion typical of decorative paperweights
Symmetry
Moderate symmetry typical of decorative glass-cutting
Polish
Good surface polish with slight mold or wheel marks visible
Fluorescence
None apparent visually
Inclusions
None visible, typical homogenous glass structure
Blemishes
Minor surface scuffs typical of handled decorative items
Origin
Manufactured glass/crystal object
Treatment Detection
Standard molded and cut glass/crystal production
Estimated Value
$10 - $30 (Decorative novelty item)
Certification Estimate
Not applicable for gemological certification (decorative item)
Investment Potential
None as a gemstone; purely decorative utility value
Similar Diamonds
None, as this is a glass simulant paperweight
Setting Suggestions
None, intended as a desk paperweight or decorative display piece
Care & Maintenance
Wipe clean with a soft microfiber cloth and mild soapy water as needed
Interesting Facts
Large glass diamond models are widely used as decorative paperweights, photography props, and display novelties.