Natural Fancy Color Diamond
Natural Fancy Color Diamond · Cushion Modified Brilliant
Very Good (Estimated for fancy shape) Cut
Carat
1.16 Carats
Color
Fancy Dark Brown
Clarity
SI1 (Slightly Included 1)
Shape
Cushion Modified Brilliant
Overall Assessment
A beautiful 1.16 ct Natural Fancy brown diamond with an SI1 clarity grade, certified by IGI. It exhibits deep, rich saturation in a popular cushion silhouette.
Cut Quality
Very Good (Estimated for fancy shape)
Brilliance
Moderate; typical for darker natural fancy colors where saturation is prioritized over light return.
Fire
Discrete; deep body color tends to mask spectral dispersion compared to white diamonds.
Scintillation
Good; showing larger flashes of light characteristic of a cushion modification.
Proportions
Standard for cushion cut, featuring a high crown and deep pavilion consistent with maintaining color density.
Symmetry
Good to Very Good
Polish
Very Good
Fluorescence
None to Faint
Inclusions
Crystals, clouds, or feathers likely present consistent with SI1 grading; not visible to the naked eye under normal lighting.
Blemishes
Minor surface graining or polish marks possibly present, but generally eye-clean.
Origin
Likely Australian (Argyle) or African origin given the saturation and hue.
Treatment Detection
None indicated; natural color and origin per IGI seal.
Estimated Value
$2,500 - $4,500 USD (Wholesale to Retail estimate)
Certification Estimate
IGI (International Gemological Institute) - Confirmed by packaging.
Investment Potential
Moderate; fancy color diamonds are rarer than white diamonds, though brown hues are more common than pinks or blues.
Similar Diamonds
Fancy Chocolate or Cognac diamonds of similar carat weight and cushion shape.
Setting Suggestions
Rose gold or yellow gold to enhance the warm brown tones; ideal for a halo or solitaire setting.
Care & Maintenance
Standard ultrasonic cleaning is safe; avoid heavy impact to protect the faceted corners.
Interesting Facts
Brown diamonds were once considered industrial grade until the 1980s when marketing popularized them as Champagne and Cognac diamonds.
Notes
Fancy diamond natural 1,16 karat