Natural Diamonds (Composite/Cluster)
Natural Diamonds (Composite/Cluster) · Cushion Halo Cluster (Round Brilliant components)
Good (Component level) Cut
Carat
Total Carat Weight (TCW) approximately 0.25 - 0.50 cts
Color
G-H (Near Colorless)
Clarity
SI1 - SI2
Shape
Cushion Halo Cluster (Round Brilliant components)
Overall Assessment
This is a classic commercial-grade diamond cluster pendant. It utilizes several small round diamonds tightly packed to create the illusion of a single large cushion-cut gemstone.
Cut Quality
Good (Component level)
Brilliance
Moderate; breaks in light return occur at the junctions of the small stones
Fire
Low to Moderate
Scintillation
High scintillation due to the high facet count of multiple small stones
Proportions
Cluster setting designed to mimic the footprint of a 1-carat cushion cut
Symmetry
Good (Visual alignment of cluster components)
Polish
Good
Fluorescence
Indeterminable from photo (Likely None to Faint)
Inclusions
Micro-inclusions likely present; setting masks specific internal flaws
Blemishes
Minor surface wear on metal prongs possible
Origin
Natural; generic commercial origin (South Africa, Russia, or Canada sources typically)
Treatment Detection
None visible; standard commercial grade
Estimated Value
$400 - $800 USD (Retail)
Certification Estimate
Estimated for insurance valuation rather than GIA loose stone grading; secondary lab like IGI or local jeweler appraisal
Investment Potential
Low; value is primarily in the decorative jewelry aesthetic rather than the individual stones
Similar Diamonds
Pre-set commercial cluster jewelry found in major retail outlets
Setting Suggestions
Currently set in a white gold or platinum cushion-shaped illusion halo pendant on a box chain
Care & Maintenance
Ultrasonic cleaning is recommended; check prongs regularly as cluster settings have more points of failure
Interesting Facts
Cluster settings like this are specifically engineered to provide the look of a much larger single stone at a fraction of the cost