Natural or Lab-Grown Diamond (likely Lab-Grown or Moissanite given the high brilliance and modern halo setting style)
Natural or Lab-Grown Diamond (likely Lab-Grown or Moissanite given the high brilliance and modern halo setting style) · Round Brilliant (center stone) with small round accent diamonds
Very Good to Excellent Cut
Carat
Estimated at approximately 0.75 - 1.0 carat for the center stone, with total pendant weight around 1.25 carats
Color
Estimated G-H (near colorless)
Clarity
Estimated VS1-VS2 (very slightly included)
Shape
Round Brilliant (center stone) with small round accent diamonds
Overall Assessment
An attractive, classic diamond pendant featuring a prominent round brilliant center stone framed by a sparkling diamond halo, offering high visual impact and timeless elegance
Cut Quality
Very Good to Excellent
Brilliance
High intensity of white light return, enhanced by the surrounding halo setting
Fire
Good spectral dispersion creating subtle rainbow flashes
Scintillation
Strong interplay of light and dark areas with lively sparkle
Proportions
Standard modern round brilliant proportions with balanced table and depth percentages
Symmetry
Good to Very Good
Polish
Very Good
Fluorescence
None to Faint
Inclusions
Minor pinpoint inclusions not visible to the naked eye
Blemishes
None readily visible under standard visual assessment
Origin
Indeterminate from visual inspection alone; could be mined or laboratory-created
Treatment Detection
No obvious signs of artificial treatments visible in the photograph
Estimated Value
$1,000 - $3,500 depending on whether the center stone is natural or lab-grown and the metal purity of the chain
Certification Estimate
Could be certified by GIA or IGI if lab-grown, expected grade equivalent to near-colorless and VS clarity
Investment Potential
Moderate; standard retail jewelry typically depreciates after purchase, though lab-grown and smaller accent stones hold less resale value than large solitary natural stones
Similar Diamonds
Standard commercial round brilliant diamonds of near-colorless grade mounted in multi-stone halo pendants
Setting Suggestions
Currently set in a white gold or platinum square halo pendant with pave-set bail and halo accents
Care & Maintenance
Clean regularly with warm soapy water and a soft brush; store separately to avoid scratching other jewelry pieces
Interesting Facts
Halo settings are designed to maximize the perceived size of the center stone, making a sub-carat diamond appear significantly larger