Natural rough diamond
Natural rough diamond · Uncut crystal/Irregular rough
Not applicable (uncut rough specimen) Cut
Carat
Estimated 1.50 - 2.50 carats based on visual scale
Color
Near-colorless to light yellow body with strong red/pink backlit transmission effects
Clarity
Included (I1-I2 estimated due to internal fracture lines and cloudiness)
Shape
Uncut crystal/Irregular rough
Overall Assessment
An interesting natural diamond crystal specimen showing strong internal transmission of light, offering great potential for custom lapidary work or as a raw mineral specimen.
Cut Quality
Not applicable (uncut rough specimen)
Brilliance
Low in current rough state; highly dependent on future cutting
Fire
Minimal dispersion in rough form; will develop upon faceting
Scintillation
Absent in uncut state
Proportions
N/A for raw crystal
Symmetry
Asymmetrical natural crystal form
Polish
Natural crystal faces, unpolished
Fluorescence
Cannot determine accurately from backlit photo alone
Inclusions
Internal cleavage planes, feathers, and potential cloud clusters visible under illumination
Blemishes
Natural surface trigons, etching features, and irregular skin
Origin
Alluvial or primary kimberlite pipe deposit origin
Treatment Detection
No treatments detected; appears entirely untreated natural rough
Estimated Value
Varies widely by actual weight and final cut yield; approximately $2,000 - $5,000 USD for the rough stone
Certification Estimate
GIA or IGI would classify this as a rough gem-quality diamond parcel component
Investment Potential
Moderate, primarily valued as raw collector material or custom cut potential
Similar Diamonds
Standard run-of-mine gem-grade industrial/jewelry rough stones
Setting Suggestions
Can be set raw in organic-style bespoke pendant or ring mountings, or faceted into a cushion or modern fancy cut
Care & Maintenance
Store separately to prevent scratching other stones; clean gently with warm soapy water
Interesting Facts
Raw diamonds often show natural growth lines and can fluoresce under UV light before any human intervention