Natural Diamond (Presumed based on setting style, though lab-grown cannot be ruled out without microscopic testing)
Natural Diamond (Presumed based on setting style, though lab-grown cannot be ruled out without microscopic testing) · Princess Cut (Square Brilliant)
Very Good Cut
Carat
Estimated at approximately 1.0 to 1.2 carats for the center stone, with approximately 0.4 to 0.5 carats for each side stone, totaling around 1.8 to 2.2 carats for the three-stone ring.
Color
Estimated G-H (Near Colorless)
Clarity
Estimated VS1 - VS2 (Very Slightly Included)
Shape
Princess Cut (Square Brilliant)
Overall Assessment
An attractive, classic three-stone diamond ring featuring a well-matched set of princess cut diamonds with good sparkle, clean appearance, and durable mounting.
Cut Quality
Very Good
Brilliance
High white light return, exhibiting strong brightness across the table facets.
Fire
Good dispersion of spectral colors, characteristic of well-cut square brilliant diamonds.
Scintillation
Good sparkle and pattern of light and dark areas when moving under light.
Proportions
Standard modern princess cut proportions with a moderate table percentage and satisfactory pavilion depth, creating good face-up appearance.
Symmetry
Good to Very Good
Polish
Good
Fluorescence
None to Faint (Cannot be fully determined without UV light testing)
Inclusions
Minor pinpoints and small feather inclusions typically found in VS clarity grades, not visible to the naked eye.
Blemishes
Minimal surface wear consistent with a pre-owned ring, such as minor abrasion on the girdle edges.
Origin
Natural mined diamond (likely Canada, Russia, or South Africa, typical of commercial supply chains)
Treatment Detection
No obvious signs of clarity enhancement, fracture filling, or artificial color treatments observed visually.
Estimated Value
Estimated retail market value between $4,500 and $8,000 depending on exact color, clarity, and platinum/white gold weight of the mounting.
Certification Estimate
Likely GIA or IGI report if certified, confirming Near Colorless (G-H) and VS clarity.
Investment Potential
Moderate; standard diamond jewelry typically retains a resale value lower than the initial retail purchase price.
Similar Diamonds
Standard commercial three-stone princess cut diamond engagement rings featuring a 1-carat center stone.
Setting Suggestions
Classic three-stone platinum or 14k white gold setting with double prongs on the corners of the princess cut stones for added security.
Care & Maintenance
Regular professional cleaning, ultrasonic cleaning (if no feather inclusions reach the surface), and periodic prong checks by a jeweler.
Interesting Facts
The princess cut is one of the most popular modern fancy shapes, combining the brilliant sparkle of a round cut with a contemporary square geometric profile.