Natural Diamond (Channel Set Band)
Natural Diamond (Channel Set Band) · Princess / Square Mixed Cut
Good to Very Good Cut
Carat
0.25 - 0.50 ctw total weight
Color
G - H
Clarity
SI1 - SI2
Shape
Princess / Square Mixed Cut
Overall Assessment
A classic, elegant channel-set diamond band featuring small, well-matched square diamonds offering a sleek, snag-free profile ideal for daily wear
Cut Quality
Good to Very Good
Brilliance
Good white light return given the smaller size stones in a channel setting
Fire
Moderate spectral dispersion
Scintillation
Good sparkle with balanced light and dark patterning across the band
Proportions
Standard channel set proportions with medium table and pavilion depths
Symmetry
Good
Polish
Good
Fluorescence
Faint to None
Inclusions
Minor small crystals and feather inclusions typical of SI graded channel stones
Blemishes
Minor surface scratches on the metal channel walls; clean stone facets
Origin
Natural earth-mined diamonds
Treatment Detection
No obvious signs of treatment
Estimated Value
300 - 600 USD
Certification Estimate
Typically sold without individual certificates, or minor retail store appraisal (e.g., GCAL or IGI trade report)
Investment Potential
Standard commercial jewelry; holds sentimental value with typical retail depreciation
Similar Diamonds
Standard commercial-grade channel-set diamond eternity or half-eternity wedding bands
Setting Suggestions
Yellow or white gold channel setting as currently featured; pairs exceptionally well as a wedding band alongside a solitaire engagement ring
Care & Maintenance
Clean regularly with warm soapy water and a soft-bristled brush; periodic professional inspection of the channel walls to ensure stones remain secure
Interesting Facts
Channel settings are popular for wedding bands because they protect the girdle edges of square-cut diamonds from chipping