Not a diamond (appears to be a glass or mineral marble/sphere with inclusions)
Not a diamond (appears to be a glass or mineral marble/sphere with inclusions) · Spherical / Globe
Not applicable (non-standard faceted form) Cut
Carat
Not applicable (too large for standard carat scale)
Color
Not applicable (opaque/multi-colored matrix)
Clarity
Not applicable (heavily included/fractured internal structure)
Shape
Spherical / Globe
Overall Assessment
The specimen shown in the image is definitively not a diamond. It lacks the crystal structure, optical properties, and facets characteristic of gem-grade diamond, resembling instead a glass marble or mineral sphere.
Cut Quality
Not applicable (non-standard faceted form)
Brilliance
Poor
Fire
None
Scintillation
Poor
Proportions
Not applicable
Symmetry
Fair
Polish
Good
Fluorescence
Unknown
Inclusions
Dense internal fractures, bubbles, and mineral deposits visible
Blemishes
Surface scratches and chips
Origin
Manufactured glass or natural quartz sphere
Treatment Detection
Possible surface treatment or cooling stress marks typical of decorative glass
Estimated Value
Nominal decorative value (under $20)
Certification Estimate
None (Gemological labs do not grade this material)
Investment Potential
None
Similar Diamonds
None
Setting Suggestions
Wire-wrapped pendant or heavy bezel setting
Care & Maintenance
Avoid harsh impacts and extreme thermal shock
Interesting Facts
Spheres like this are often used as decorative paperweights or crystal balls rather than jewelry gemstones