Natural Diamonds
Natural Diamonds · Composite Oval Halo (composed of Round Brilliant Melee)
Good to Very Good (composite construction) Cut
Carat
Total Carat Weight (TCW) approx. 0.75 - 1.00 carats
Color
H-I (Near Colorless)
Clarity
SI1 - SI2 (Slightly Included)
Shape
Composite Oval Halo (composed of Round Brilliant Melee)
Overall Assessment
This is a classic 'illusion' or composite oval halo ring. Rather than one large center stone, it uses several smaller round diamonds to mimic a single oval. It offers great finger coverage and sparkle for consumers focusing on aesthetic value over individual stone rarity.
Cut Quality
Good to Very Good (composite construction)
Brilliance
High (multiple facets from small stones create a high white light return)
Fire
Moderate (smaller stones disperse light differently than a single large stone)
Scintillation
High (many small flash points due to high facet count of multiple stones)
Proportions
Shallow composite profile with a standard hidden double halo appearance
Symmetry
Good (visible in the alignment of the composite stones)
Polish
Good
Fluorescence
Indeterminable from photo (assume None to Faint)
Inclusions
Small clouds and crystals likely present, though obscured by the composite setting
Blemishes
None visible at this magnification
Origin
Likely mined origin (standard commercial jewelry)
Treatment Detection
None apparent; standard untreated natural diamonds
Estimated Value
$1,200 - $2,500 (Retail/Secondary Market)
Certification Estimate
Estimated IGI or GIA as a mounting/ring assembly
Investment Potential
Low (commercial jewelry typically depreciates after initial retail purchase)
Similar Diamonds
Clusters or illusion-set oval rings from major retailers (Zales, Kay, Blue Nile)
Setting Suggestions
Platinum or 14k White Gold (current setting is a pavé halo with shoulder stones)
Care & Maintenance
Ultrasonic cleaning is safe, but check tightness of small prongs regularly
Interesting Facts
Composite rings are designed to provide the look of a large 2-carat oval at a fraction of the cost