Natural Diamond
Natural Diamond · Marquise
Very Good Cut
Carat
Estimated 0.75 - 1.00 carat (center stone)
Color
Estimated G-H (near colorless)
Clarity
Estimated VS1 - VS2
Shape
Marquise
Overall Assessment
An elegant, eye-catching ring featuring a well-proportioned marquise diamond enhanced by a matching marquise-contour halo, offering an illusion of a much larger center stone with excellent brilliance.
Cut Quality
Very Good
Brilliance
High white light return, exceptionally bright across the elongated table facets.
Fire
Good spectral dispersion visible in well-lit environments.
Scintillation
Strong sparkle with balanced light and dark zones; typical bow-tie effect is minimal.
Proportions
Standard proportions with a slightly elongated length-to-width ratio, moderate table and medium girdle thickness.
Symmetry
Good
Polish
Very Good
Fluorescence
Faint to Medium Blue
Inclusions
Minor micro-crystals or pinpoints scattered internally, not visible to the naked eye.
Blemishes
None readily apparent under visual inspection; well-polished facets.
Origin
Natural mined diamond, likely Canadian or African origin.
Treatment Detection
No obvious signs of artificial enhancement or treatment; appears completely untreated.
Estimated Value
$3,500 - $6,000 USD (center stone and setting combined estimate)
Certification Estimate
GIA or IGI, likely grading around G-H color, VS2 clarity.
Investment Potential
Standard retention value typical of fine jewelry; halo settings offer moderate styling durability.
Similar Diamonds
Standard commercial-grade near-colorless marquise brilliant cut diamonds with VS clarity.
Setting Suggestions
Custom marquise-shaped halo setting with pavé-set side stones in platinum or 18k white gold.
Care & Maintenance
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush; professional ultrasonic cleaning for the platinum/white gold mounting periodically, taking extra care around the pointed tips of the marquise stone.
Interesting Facts
The marquise cut was commissioned by King Louis XV of France to resemble the smile of his mistress, the Marquise de Pompadour.