Natural Raw Diamond / Rough Stone
Natural Raw Diamond / Rough Stone · Uncut Rough (Amorphous/Irregular)
Not Applicable (Rough Stone) Cut
Carat
Estimated 3.0-5.0 carats based on visual scale
Color
Visual assessment suggests G-H (Near Colorless) range
Clarity
SI1-SI2 (Slightly Included) based on visible internal feathers and crystals
Shape
Uncut Rough (Amorphous/Irregular)
Overall Assessment
A high-quality specimen of a natural rough diamond with good transparency and significant potential for faceting into a bright polished gem.
Cut Quality
Not Applicable (Rough Stone)
Brilliance
Low (typical of uncut material)
Fire
Subdued due to lack of flat facets to disperse light
Scintillation
Minimal (restricted to surface reflection)
Proportions
N/A (Unfaceted)
Symmetry
Poor (Natural rough state)
Polish
N/A (Natural skin)
Fluorescence
Cannot be determined without UV light source
Inclusions
Visible internal twinning wisps, feathers, and crystal inclusions typical of raw octahedral structures.
Blemishes
Surface trigons and growth marks consistent with natural rough extraction.
Origin
Likely African (e.g., Botswana or DRC) or Canadian origin
Treatment Detection
None apparent; looks to be in its natural state
Estimated Value
$1,500 - $3,500 depending on yield potential
Certification Estimate
GIA Rough Diamond Report
Investment Potential
Moderate; value is primarily in the potential for a polished yield of 40-50%
Similar Diamonds
Uncut alluvial diamonds from the De Beers sightholder samples
Setting Suggestions
Rough diamond tension setting or bespoke claw pendant to showcase natural form
Care & Maintenance
Avoid high-heat ultrasonic cleaning if feathers are surface-reaching
Interesting Facts
Rough diamonds often have a greasy appearance before we polish them due to their crystal habit.