Cubic Zirconia / Rhinestones
Cubic Zirconia / Rhinestones · Round Brilliant
Fair to Good Cut
Carat
Total estimated weight of the cluster is roughly 2.0 to 3.0 carats equivalent
Color
Near colorless to light yellow tint (G-J equivalent for rhinestones)
Clarity
SI2 to I1 equivalent due to small inclusions visible under magnification
Shape
Round Brilliant
Overall Assessment
This item is a vintage costume jewelry brooch featuring multiple round rhinestone simulants set in a snowflake pattern rather than genuine natural or lab-grown diamonds.
Cut Quality
Fair to Good
Brilliance
Moderate white light reflection
Fire
High dispersion typical of high-refractive-index simulants
Scintillation
Good sparkle with standard snowflake cluster pattern
Proportions
Standard standard round brilliant simulation with slightly shallow pavilions
Symmetry
Fair, typical of mass-produced costume jewelry
Polish
Good, machine-polished facets
Fluorescence
None to Faint
Inclusions
Minor pinpoint inclusions and internal fractures typical of synthetic simulants
Blemishes
Minor surface abrasions and foil-backed wear expected in vintage costume pieces
Origin
Man-made synthetic glass / rhinestones
Treatment Detection
Foil backing commonly used in vintage rhinestone settings
Estimated Value
$15 - $50 USD (vintage costume jewelry market value)
Certification Estimate
Not applicable for grading labs like GIA or AGS due to being costume jewelry
Investment Potential
Low investment value, collectible primarily for vintage fashion appeal
Similar Diamonds
Comparable to mid-20th-century vintage rhinestone costume brooches
Setting Suggestions
Retain original vintage snowflake pin/brooch setting
Care & Maintenance
Keep away from water and harsh chemicals to preserve foil backing and prong settings
Interesting Facts
Popularized during the mid-century modern era as affordable fashion statement pieces