Natural Diamond
Natural Diamond · Round Brilliant
Fair Cut
Carat
0.05 - 0.10 carats per stone
Color
J-L (Near Colorless to Faint Yellow)
Clarity
I1-I2 (Included)
Shape
Round Brilliant
Overall Assessment
These are commercial-grade accent diamonds showing significant inclusions. While they provide some glitter to the ornate gold setting, they are of low individual gemological value.
Cut Quality
Fair
Brilliance
Low due to significant inclusions obstructing light path
Fire
Minimal spectral dispersion
Scintillation
Low sparkle; areas of extinction are present
Proportions
Deep pavilion and shallow crown noted; non-ideal proportions common for accent stones in vintage settings
Symmetry
Fair
Polish
Fair
Fluorescence
Cannot be determined without UV light
Inclusions
Prominent internal crystals, feathers, and clouds visible to the naked eye
Blemishes
Surface reaching fractures and potential nicks on the facet junctions
Origin
Likely Earth-mined, consistent with 20th-century vintage jewelry construction
Treatment Detection
No obvious signs of modern treatments; appears untreated
Estimated Value
$15 - $40 per stone (wholesale/mele value)
Certification Estimate
Unlikely to be certified individually due to low grade; would likely receive I1/I2 grade from IGI if submitted in a batch
Investment Potential
Very Low; value is primarily in the aesthetic of the complete jewelry piece and metal weight
Similar Diamonds
Commercial grade diamond melee used in mid-century costume or fine jewelry
Setting Suggestions
Prong set in a textured, high-karat yellow gold organic or Brutalist style mount
Care & Maintenance
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush; avoid ultrasonic cleaners if fractures are deep
Interesting Facts
The setting reflects a mid-century 'Brutalist' or organic jewelry trend popular in the 1960s and 70s.