Natural Diamond (pavé-set melee diamonds)
Natural Diamond (pavé-set melee diamonds) · Round Brilliant
Very Good to Excellent Cut
Carat
Estimated 0.02 to 0.05 carats per individual stone, approx. 0.50 ctw total for the visible row
Color
Estimated G-H (Near Colorless)
Clarity
Estimated VS1-VS2
Shape
Round Brilliant
Overall Assessment
A bright, well-matched row of round brilliant melee diamonds set in a shared-prong white metal band, offering classic elegance and high sparkle.
Cut Quality
Very Good to Excellent
Brilliance
High white light reflection due to close prong setting
Fire
Good dispersion visible under direct light sources
Scintillation
Strong sparkle with lively alternating light and dark reflection patterns
Proportions
Standard round brilliant melee proportions optimized for small-scale sparkle
Symmetry
Good to Very Good
Polish
Good
Fluorescence
None to Faint
Inclusions
Minor pinpoints and crystals visible only under high magnification
Blemishes
No major surface blemishes observed
Origin
Mixed parcel origin (typical commercial natural melee diamonds)
Treatment Detection
No visible signs of artificial enhancements or treatments
Estimated Value
$500 - $1,200 depending on total gold weight and overall ring craftsmanship
Certification Estimate
Typically sold without individual certificates; graded in-house by manufacturers (GIA/IGI standards applied collectively)
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; fashion and wedding jewelry depreciation applies
Similar Diamonds
Standard commercial melee diamond eternity or half-eternity bands
Setting Suggestions
Shared-prong or pavé band setting in Platinum or 14K White Gold
Care & Maintenance
Regular ultrasonic cleaning and professional prong checks to prevent stone loss
Interesting Facts
Melee diamonds require high precision hand or micro-setting techniques due to their small size