Natural Diamonds (Pavé-set melee)
Natural Diamonds (Pavé-set melee) · Round Brilliant
Good to Very Good for melee diamonds Cut
Carat
Estimated 0.01 - 0.03 carats per stone, total weight approximately 0.50 ct for the mounting
Color
Estimated H-J (Near Colorless), with some yellowish tint likely influenced by the yellow gold setting
Clarity
Estimated SI1 - SI2 (Small Inclusions)
Shape
Round Brilliant
Overall Assessment
The image shows a yellow gold ring featuring a multi-row pavé setting set with small, natural round brilliant melee diamonds. The ring displays signs of wear and age, including surface accumulation and a missing stone within the pavé grid, requiring repair and cleaning to restore its brilliance.
Cut Quality
Good to Very Good for melee diamonds
Brilliance
Moderate to good, limited slightly by mounting wear and residue accumulation
Fire
Subdued due to small stone size and accumulated surface dirt
Scintillation
Fair to good flash pattern across the multi-stone pavé surface
Proportions
Standard standard round brilliant melee proportions; shallow crown angles typical of small accent stones
Symmetry
Good
Polish
Good
Fluorescence
Faint to Medium (typical for commercial melee)
Inclusions
Cloud and pinpoints visible under magnification, characteristic of SI clarity melee
Blemishes
Minor surface abrasions and normal wear on some girdle edges due to age and mounting style
Origin
Commercial grade natural diamonds, likely mixed parcel origin (e.g., India, South Africa)
Treatment Detection
No obvious signs of artificial treatments detected under basic magnification; standard untreated natural stones
Estimated Value
$300 - $600 USD (dependent on gold weight and total diamond weight)
Certification Estimate
Not typically certified individually; commercial melee evaluated in bulk by trade labs like IGI or GIA as part of mounted jewelry
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; melee accent diamonds typically depreciate and hold value primarily in scrap gold and aggregate gemstone value
Similar Diamonds
Standard commercial melee diamond parcels used in vintage or everyday fashion jewelry
Setting Suggestions
Currently set in a multi-row pavé yellow gold band; maintenance of prongs/granules needed due to a missing stone
Care & Maintenance
Professional ultrasonic cleaning recommended to remove buildup beneath the stones, along with prong inspection to secure loose melee and replace the missing stone
Interesting Facts
Pavé settings use tiny bead settings (or granules) to hold stones close together, creating a continuous pavement of sparkle; one stone has clearly fallen out, exposing the metal bed underneath