Rough / Raw Natural Diamond
Rough / Raw Natural Diamond · Irregular / Macle
N/A (Uncut rough) Cut
Carat
Estimated 2.50 to 4.00 carats
Color
F-G (Colorless range)
Clarity
SI1 - SI2 (Based on visible internal feathers and graining)
Shape
Irregular / Macle
Overall Assessment
Crucial high-quality rough stone with excellent potential for a colorless polished result. The clarity appears well-situated for a high-yield cut.
Cut Quality
N/A (Uncut rough)
Brilliance
Low (Due to rough exterior and lack of polished facets)
Fire
Low (Dispersion is constrained by the rough surface)
Scintillation
Minimal (Natural surface reflection)
Proportions
Natural trigons and growth steps visible on the surface
Symmetry
Poor (Natural rough state)
Polish
N/A (Natural crystal faces)
Fluorescence
Indeterminable without UV light
Inclusions
Internal feathers, crystal inclusions, and grain lines
Blemishes
Natural surface etch pits and trigons
Origin
Likely African (e.g., Botswana or DRC) or Canadian
Treatment Detection
None visible; appears to be natural untreated rough
Estimated Value
$3,000 - $6,000 (Dependent on yield and final polished color/clarity)
Certification Estimate
GIA Rough Diamond Evaluation Service
Investment Potential
Moderate; value is primarily in the potential for polished yield
Similar Diamonds
Rough specimen collections or investment-grade unpolished stones
Setting Suggestions
Custom claw setting or bezel to preserve the rough aesthetic, or cut into a pear or oval
Care & Maintenance
Clean with ultrasonic or soft brush; avoid hard impact despite diamond's hardness
Interesting Facts
The specimen shows classic conchoidal-like fracture patterns and surface trigons characteristic of high-quality rough