Natural Diamonds
Natural Diamonds · Mixed Cut: Baguette and Round Brilliant Melee
Good to Very Good (Commercial jewelry standard) Cut
Carat
Approx. 0.50 - 0.75 ctw (total carat weight for the visible portion)
Color
G-H (Near Colorless)
Clarity
SI1 - SI2 (Slightly Included)
Shape
Mixed Cut: Baguette and Round Brilliant Melee
Overall Assessment
A classic multi-stone band featuring alternating baguette and round brilliant diamonds. The stones are of commercial quality and suitable for everyday wear as a wedding or stacking band.
Cut Quality
Good to Very Good (Commercial jewelry standard)
Brilliance
Moderate; suppressed by channel setting and mixed shapes
Fire
Low to Moderate; typical for smaller baguette cuts
Scintillation
Rhythmic pulse between the step-cut flashes and brilliant-cut sparkles
Proportions
Standard commercial step-cut baguettes and shallow rounds
Symmetry
Good (visible in the alignment of channel bars)
Polish
Good
Fluorescence
None (visual estimate)
Inclusions
Small carbon spots and clouds visible under magnification, characteristic of SI grade melee
Blemishes
Minor surface scratches on metal; diamonds appear clean of significant chips
Origin
Natural; terrestrial mining likely (South African or Australian origin)
Treatment Detection
None apparent; standard untreated natural diamonds
Estimated Value
$600 - $1,100 (Secondary market retail value)
Certification Estimate
EGL or IGI (Common for multi-stone commercial ring batches)
Investment Potential
Low; primary value is based on gold weight and replacement utility rather than appreciation
Similar Diamonds
Standard jeweler's melee-set eternity or semi-eternity bands
Setting Suggestions
Currently in a channel/bar hybrid setting in yellow gold; suitable as an anniversary band
Care & Maintenance
Ultrasonic cleaning is safe; avoid heavy impact as channel settings can loosen over time
Interesting Facts
The combination of baguettes and rounds creates a 'texture' of light that differs from uniform solitaire shapes