Natural Diamond (estimated based on appearance)
Natural Diamond (estimated based on appearance) · Marquise
Very Good Cut
Carat
Estimated 1.50 - 2.00 carats
Color
Estimated G-H (Near Colorless)
Clarity
Estimated SI1 - SI2 (Slightly Included)
Shape
Marquise
Overall Assessment
A striking and elegant marquise cut diamond offering substantial finger coverage, good optical performance, and great value in the mid-clarity tier
Cut Quality
Very Good
Brilliance
High bright white light return typical of well-cut marquise shapes
Fire
Good dispersion of spectral colors observable across the pointed ends
Scintillation
Active sparkle with alternating dark and light facets characteristic of marquise cuts
Proportions
Standard marquise proportions with balanced length-to-width ratio; moderate depth percentage
Symmetry
Good
Polish
Very Good
Fluorescence
Faint to Medium Blue (typical for many naturals)
Inclusions
Feathers and small crystal inclusions visible under magnification
Blemishes
Minor natural surface characteristics near the girdle
Origin
Natural mined diamond, likely from traditional African or Canadian sources
Treatment Detection
No obvious signs of laser drilling, fracture filling, or artificial coating
Estimated Value
$8,000 - $14,000 USD depending on exact cert grades and market conditions
Certification Estimate
GIA or AGS certification likely to yield color G, clarity SI1
Investment Potential
Moderate; larger marquise cuts hold stable value as fancy shapes remain perpetually popular
Similar Diamonds
Marquise cut diamonds in the 1.5 to 2-carat range with SI clarity grades
Setting Suggestions
Classic prong setting with V-prongs protecting the vulnerable pointed tips, paired with yellow or white gold
Care & Maintenance
Regular ultrasonic cleaning (if inclusion-safe) and routine checks of the V-prongs protecting the tips
Interesting Facts
The marquise cut was originally commissioned by King Louis XV of France to resemble the smile of the Marchioness of Pompadour