Natural Diamond (pavé-set melee diamonds)
Natural Diamond (pavé-set melee diamonds) · Round Brilliant (Full Cut)
Good to Fair (typical for small pavé-set melee where precision cutting is secondary to uniform sizing and fit) Cut
Carat
Estimated total weight of 2.50 to 3.50 carats for the entire pendant (individual melee stones are approximately 0.005 to 0.01 carats each)
Color
Estimated H to J (near colorless, with some yellow tint potentially influenced by the yellow gold setting)
Clarity
Estimated SI1 to SI2 (Small Inclusions visible under 10x magnification, typical for promotional or hip-hop jewelry pavé work)
Shape
Round Brilliant (Full Cut)
Overall Assessment
A heavily stylized, culturally significant hip-hop pendant featuring an extensive array of commercial-grade melee diamonds pavé-set in yellow gold. While the individual diamonds are of modest promotional quality (SI clarity, H-J color), the piece derives its primary value and appeal from its iconic pop-culture iconography and gold weight rather than gemstone investment quality.
Cut Quality
Good to Fair (typical for small pavé-set melee where precision cutting is secondary to uniform sizing and fit)
Brilliance
Moderate to Good; affected by accumulated dirt and oils in the tight pavé setting
Fire
Low to Moderate due to the very small size of the individual melee stones
Scintillation
Fairly active due to the high density of small stones moving across light sources, though hindered by surface grime
Proportions
Standard standard-depth melee proportions optimized for high yield rather than optimal light return
Symmetry
Fair to Good (consistent with commercial micro-pavé settings)
Polish
Good
Fluorescence
Cannot be definitively determined visually; likely none to faint blue under UV light
Inclusions
Pinpoints, small crystals, and occasional feathers typical of lower-intermediate clarity grades
Blemishes
Minor surface abrasions and potential scratches from wear and tear on the pendant surface
Origin
Likely mined in commercial-grade African or Russian diamond operations, manufactured into jewelry in a major district (e.g., USA, India, or Italy)
Treatment Detection
No obvious signs of laser drilling, fracture filling, or artificial coating; standard natural untreated stones
Estimated Value
$1,500 to $3,500 USD (largely dependent on the weight and karat purity of the yellow gold mounting, plus the aggregate value of the promotional-grade melee diamonds)
Certification Estimate
Uncertified commercial jewelry; standard labs like GIA or IGI would not typically grade individual pavé stones of this grade unless requested as a completed item summary report
Investment Potential
Low as an investment asset; fashion and novelty jewelry typically depreciates, though iconic pop-culture branding (like Death Row Records) can command collector value
Similar Diamonds
Standard commercial melee parcels used in custom hip-hop jewelry, iced-out pendants, and luxury streetwear accessories
Setting Suggestions
Currently mounted in a custom yellow gold Death Row Records hip-hop pendant using tight micro-pavé settings
Care & Maintenance
Requires professional ultrasonic cleaning to remove accumulated dirt trapped between the dense pavé settings, followed by a soft-bristle brush rinse
Interesting Facts
The pendant prominently features the iconic Death Row Records logo and electric chair imagery, deeply tied to 1990s West Coast hip-hop history popularized by artists like Snoop Dogg and Tupac Shakur