Natural Diamond (Composite/Cluster Center)
Natural Diamond (Composite/Cluster Center) · Oval (Composite Center with Round Halo)
Good (based on composite assembly) Cut
Carat
Estimated total weight of 1.00 to 1.50 carats (center cluster approx. 0.50-0.75 ctw)
Color
G-H (Near Colorless)
Clarity
SI1-SI2 (Slightly Included)
Shape
Oval (Composite Center with Round Halo)
Overall Assessment
A classic oval-shaped cluster engagement ring that offers significant finger coverage and sparkle through a composite of smaller diamonds.
Cut Quality
Good (based on composite assembly)
Brilliance
Moderate (lower than a single large center stone due to light leakage between stones)
Fire
Moderate spectral dispersion
Scintillation
High pattern of flashes due to many facets from multiple stones
Proportions
Standard cluster arrangement; elongated oval silhouette Created by multiple smaller stones
Symmetry
Good
Polish
Very Good
Fluorescence
None to Faint
Inclusions
Small crystals and clouds visible under magnification within individual stones
Blemishes
Minor surface scratches on metal; minimal on stones
Origin
Likely Earth-mined, standard commercial source
Treatment Detection
None apparent; standard untreated white diamonds
Estimated Value
$1,500 - $3,000 (Retail Value)
Certification Estimate
GIA or IGI (often sold with retail appraisals rather than full lab reports)
Investment Potential
Low (cluster rings typically have lower resale value than single-stone solitaires)
Similar Diamonds
Halo cluster rings, multi-stone oval engagement rings
Setting Suggestions
Pave-set hallo in 14k or 18k white gold or platinum
Care & Maintenance
Clean with warm soapy water and a soft brush; check prongs regularly as more stones increase risk of loss
Interesting Facts
Cluster settings are designed to provide the 'look' of a much larger single diamond at a fraction of the cost