Likely Costume/Synthetic Simulants (Cubic Zirconia or Crystals)
Likely Costume/Synthetic Simulants (Cubic Zirconia or Crystals) · Round melee (pave set)
Fair to Commercial (Single Cut or simplified Round Brilliant) Cut
Carat
Estimated 3.0 - 5.0 carats total weight across hundreds of tiny stones
Color
White (colorless) and Red (likely synthetic ruby or glass)
Clarity
Indeterminate; stones appear opaque or display high surface reflection consistent with simulants
Shape
Round melee (pave set)
Overall Assessment
This is a decorative piece of fashion jewelry featuring a 'YoungBoy Never Broke Again' logo. The stones are small pavé-set simulants rather than high-grade natural diamonds, intended for aesthetic impact rather than gemological value.
Cut Quality
Fair to Commercial (Single Cut or simplified Round Brilliant)
Brilliance
Moderate surface glint; lacks the depth of natural diamond scintillation
Fire
High dispersion (characteristic of Cubic Zirconia)
Scintillation
Chaotic due to the quantity of small facets and uneven setting
Proportions
Standard melee proportions for mass-produced fashion jewelry
Symmetry
Low (pave setting is irregular and asymmetrical)
Polish
Fair (high surface glint common in glass or CZ)
Fluorescence
Unknown without UV light
Inclusions
Likely eye-clean due to small stone size; high refraction suggests lack of natural carbon inclusions
Blemishes
Possible glue residue or metal burrs from mass manufacturing
Origin
Factory manufactured (China or India)
Treatment Detection
Coated or dyed red stones; likely glass or synthetic composites
Estimated Value
$50 - $200 USD (Fashion/Costume Jewelry valuation)
Certification Estimate
Unlikely to be certified by major labs like GIA or AGS
Investment Potential
Low to None; items of this type do not typically hold resale value
Similar Diamonds
Mass-produced hip-hop style pendants found in urban fashion outlets
Setting Suggestions
Keep in current base-metal or silver-toned alloy setting
Care & Maintenance
Avoid water and chemicals; clean with a soft dry cloth to prevent oxidation of the metal
Interesting Facts
The design is a 'Never Broke Again' (NBA) custom-style pendant popularized in hip-hop culture