Natural Diamond (melee/prominent vintage accent stones)
Natural Diamond (melee/prominent vintage accent stones) · Round Brilliant (pavé/channel set within cross motif)
Good to Very Good (difficult to measure precisely due to small melee size and bezel/pavé mounting) Cut
Carat
Estimated total weight of approximately 0.15 - 0.25 carats across the cross pendant
Color
Estimated G-I (Near Colorless)
Clarity
Estimated VS2 - SI1 (typical for small accent diamonds in vintage costume-style fine jewelry)
Shape
Round Brilliant (pavé/channel set within cross motif)
Overall Assessment
A charming vintage-style artisan necklace featuring a textured medallion with a diamond-set cross and pearl-beaded chain, offering great aesthetic appeal and historical styling
Cut Quality
Good to Very Good (difficult to measure precisely due to small melee size and bezel/pavé mounting)
Brilliance
Moderate to Good, limited slightly by the vintage patina and aged metal setting
Fire
Subtle, characteristic of small accent melee diamonds
Scintillation
Fairly active flash pattern given the cluster layout forming the cross shape
Proportions
Standard proportions for small accent melee diamonds (standard round brilliant facet arrangement)
Symmetry
Good
Polish
Good
Fluorescence
Indeterminate / Not visibly apparent under normal lighting conditions
Inclusions
Minor pinpoint inclusions and small crystals visible under 10x magnification
Blemishes
Minor surface abrasions consistent with antique or vintage wear on the mounting
Origin
Natural earth-mined diamonds, likely mounted in artisan or vintage-style estate jewelry
Treatment Detection
No obvious signs of artificial treatments detected visually
Estimated Value
Estimated combined jewelry retail/estate value between $300 - $800 depending on metal composition and pearl quality
Certification Estimate
Typically sold without individual grading certificates (common for estate/artisan jewelry containing melee diamonds)
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for the stones individually; value is primarily aesthetic and derived from the entire artisan jewelry piece
Similar Diamonds
Standard commercial melee diamonds used in antique reproduction pendants and rosary-style necklaces
Setting Suggestions
Currently set in an antique-finish coin pendant with pearls; pairs well with antiqued yellow gold, bronze, or sterling silver chains
Care & Maintenance
Avoid harsh chemical dips due to the presence of pearls and aged metal finish; clean gently with a soft damp cloth and mild soap
Interesting Facts
The piece combines rustic coin aesthetics, delicate pearls, and sacred iconography (cross) with sparkling diamond accents