Non-Diamond (Common Sea Glass or Glass Fragment)
Non-Diamond (Common Sea Glass or Glass Fragment) · Irregular/Rough Shard
Poor (Uncut/Natural Erosion) Cut
Carat
Estimated 2.0 - 4.0 carats (based on size relative to carpet fibers)
Color
Pale Seafoam Green / Frosted Aqua
Clarity
I3 / Opaque (Translucent with heavy internal cloudiness)
Shape
Irregular/Rough Shard
Overall Assessment
The specimen is clearly not a diamond. It is a piece of sea glass or an eroded glass fragment. It lacks the refractive index, crystal structure, and cubic symmetry of a diamond.
Cut Quality
Poor (Uncut/Natural Erosion)
Brilliance
Poor / None
Fire
None
Scintillation
None
Proportions
Not applicable; flat irregular shard
Symmetry
Poor / Asymmetrical
Polish
Dull/Frosted (Eroded by surface wear or tumbling)
Fluorescence
None
Inclusions
Dense internal bubbling and structural fractures visible
Blemishes
Severe pitting, frosting, and surface abrasions consistent with tumbled glass
Origin
Consumer glass waste, likely ocean or river tumbled
Treatment Detection
None; naturally weathered/frosted appearance
Estimated Value
Minimal / Nominal decorative value ($0 - $1 USD)
Certification Estimate
Not eligible for diamond grading (GIA/IGI would reject as non-diamond)
Investment Potential
Zero
Similar Diamonds
None (unrelated to gemstone-quality diamonds)
Setting Suggestions
Wire wrapping for craft jewelry or inclusion in a beach glass collection
Care & Maintenance
Standard cleaning; avoid dropping as glass is brittle
Interesting Facts
Sea glass takes 20 to 40 years of tumbling in water to achieve this distinct frosted texture