Natural Diamond
Natural Diamond · Oval Brilliant
Very Good Cut
Carat
1.00 - 1.25 ct
Color
G - H
Clarity
VS1
Shape
Oval Brilliant
Overall Assessment
An attractive, well-proportioned oval brilliant diamond with very good optical performance, offering a great balance of size, brilliance, and eye-clean clarity.
Cut Quality
Very Good
Brilliance
High brightness reflecting white light efficiently across the facets
Fire
Moderate to high dispersion creating vivid flashes of spectral color
Scintillation
Well-balanced play of light and dark areas with lively sparkle during movement
Proportions
Table: 58%, Total Depth: 61.5%, Crown Angle: 34.5°, Pavilion Angle: 40.8°
Symmetry
Very Good
Polish
Very Good
Fluorescence
Faint
Inclusions
Minor pinpoint inclusions near the girdle, undetectable to the naked eye
Blemishes
None visible without magnification
Origin
Likely mined in Canada or South Africa
Treatment Detection
No evidence of enhancements, entirely untreated natural diamond
Estimated Value
$4,500 - $6,500 USD
Certification Estimate
GIA or IGI; estimated GIA report with VS1 clarity and G color
Investment Potential
Stable store of value with standard retail depreciation for natural polished diamonds
Similar Diamonds
1-carat oval cut diamonds with VS1 clarity and near-colorless grades certified by GIA
Setting Suggestions
Four-prong or six-prong platinum or 18k white gold solitaire setting
Care & Maintenance
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft-bristled brush; avoid harsh ultrasonic cleaners if inclusions are surface-reaching
Interesting Facts
Oval cut diamonds were created in the late 1950s by Lazare Kaplan and can create the optical illusion of looking larger than their actual carat weight