Natural Diamond (Potentially cubic zirconia or lab-grown alternatives given second-hand setting, but visually presented as melee diamonds in a tennis bracelet)
Natural Diamond (Potentially cubic zirconia or lab-grown alternatives given second-hand setting, but visually presented as melee diamonds in a tennis bracelet) · Round Brilliant
Good to Very Good Cut
Carat
Approx. 0.05 - 0.10 ct per stone (Total bracelet weight approx. 1.0 - 2.0 ct depending on length)
Color
G-I (Near Colorless)
Clarity
SI1 - SI2 (Small Inclusions)
Shape
Round Brilliant
Overall Assessment
A vintage gold tennis bracelet missing a single stone, featuring small round brilliant diamonds of commercial quality. Requires repair (stone replacement and prong retipping) to restore full wearable condition.
Cut Quality
Good to Very Good
Brilliance
Good white light return
Fire
Moderate spectral dispersion typical of small brilliant cuts
Scintillation
Active sparkle across the bracelet length, with some dead spots due to missing stones
Proportions
Standard commercial melee proportions (Table: ~57%, Depth: ~60-62%)
Symmetry
Good
Polish
Good
Fluorescence
Faint to Medium Blue (common in commercial melee diamonds)
Inclusions
Minor pinpoint inclusions and small feathers visible under magnification
Blemishes
Minor surface scratches and wear on facet junctions due to age
Origin
Mixed parcel commercial natural diamonds
Treatment Detection
None detected visually
Estimated Value
$200 - $500 depending on gold weight and replacement cost of the missing stone
Certification Estimate
Typically sold without individual certificates; bulk graded by commercial appraisal if needed
Investment Potential
Low as an investment; primarily holds scrap gold value and modest jewelry value
Similar Diamonds
Standard commercial melee parcels used in vintage gold tennis bracelets
Setting Suggestions
Yellow or white gold S-link semi-bezel setting as currently designed; requires replacement stone for the empty prong
Care & Maintenance
Professional ultrasonic cleaning, regular prong checks, and immediate replacement of the missing stone to prevent further damage
Interesting Facts
Tennis bracelets featuring S-link or curved yellow gold designs were exceptionally popular in late 20th-century jewelry fashion