Natural Diamond (or Lab-Grown, cannot be definitively separated from synthetic diamond solely by visual inspection through a bezel setting)
Natural Diamond (or Lab-Grown, cannot be definitively separated from synthetic diamond solely by visual inspection through a bezel setting) · Round Brilliant
Very Good to Excellent Cut
Carat
Estimated approximately 0.75 - 1.00 carat based on visual proportions relative to the bezel setting
Color
Estimated G-H (Colorless to Near-Colorless)
Clarity
Estimated VS1 - VS2 (Very Slightly Included)
Shape
Round Brilliant
Overall Assessment
A classic, elegant solitaire pendant featuring a well-cut round brilliant diamond securely housed in a polished yellow gold bezel setting, offering timeless style and everyday durability
Cut Quality
Very Good to Excellent
Brilliance
High brilliance with strong internal white light reflection
Fire
Good dispersion of spectral colors observable across the crown facets
Scintillation
Dynamic play of light and dark areas with lively sparkle as the pendant moves
Proportions
Standard modern round brilliant proportions with moderate table size and balanced crown and pavilion angles
Symmetry
Good to Very Good
Polish
Good to Very Good
Fluorescence
Cannot be determined without UV light testing (typically None to Faint)
Inclusions
Minor pinpoint inclusions or small crystals visible only under magnification
Blemishes
No major surface blemishes visible through the bezel setting
Origin
Natural terrestrial origin or high-purity HPHT/CVD lab-grown origin
Treatment Detection
No obvious signs of clarity enhancement or artificial surface coatings
Estimated Value
$3,000 - $6,000 USD (depending on precise carat weight, precise lab report, and gold weight of the bezel mounting)
Certification Estimate
GIA or IGI grading would likely assign a color around G-H and clarity around VS
Investment Potential
Moderate store of value; modern fine jewelry pendants generally trade at retail value with standard depreciation upon resale
Similar Diamonds
Standard round brilliant cut diamonds of comparable near-colorless grades set in bezel pendant mountings
Setting Suggestions
Currently set in a modern, sleek yellow gold bezel setting which protects the girdle and offers a contemporary minimalist aesthetic
Care & Maintenance
Clean regularly with warm soapy water and a soft-bristled brush; professional ultrasonic cleaning is generally safe for bezel-set diamonds
Interesting Facts
The bezel setting is one of the oldest and most secure mounting styles, completely encircling the stone to protect the girdle from impact