Natural Rough Diamond
Natural Rough Diamond · Rough/Uncut Macle (Triangular)
Not Applicable (Rough State) Cut
Carat
8.0 - 12.0 carats (Estimated)
Color
F-G (Colorless to Near-Colorless)
Clarity
VS1 - VS2 (Estimated internal clarity based on surface transparency)
Shape
Rough/Uncut Macle (Triangular)
Overall Assessment
An exceptional high-quality large rough diamond specimen showing excellent transparency and classic growth morphology.
Cut Quality
Not Applicable (Rough State)
Brilliance
Moderate (Muffled by rough surface skin)
Fire
Low (Minimal light dispersion in rough state)
Scintillation
Low (Visible only at surface growth angles)
Proportions
Classic macle structure with flattened profile
Symmetry
Good (Characteristic of natural octahedral/macle formation)
Polish
Natural Growth Surfaces (Trigons and growth striations visible)
Fluorescence
None to Faint (Visual assessment under available light)
Inclusions
Few minor internal crystals and feathers visible near the periphery
Blemishes
Natural trigons and growth lines on surface
Origin
Likely South Africa or Botswana (Based on crystal habit)
Treatment Detection
None detected; appears untreated and natural
Estimated Value
$45,000 - $65,000 (As rough material)
Certification Estimate
GIA (Rough Diamond Report) / Likely D-F Color, VS1 Clarity after cutting
Investment Potential
High (Large, high-clarity rough diamonds are RARE and appreciate well)
Similar Diamonds
Cullinan Heritage rough series or Lucara diamond recoveries
Setting Suggestions
Custom 'Rough Diamond' tension setting or high-end prong setting as a specimen piece
Care & Maintenance
Ultrasonic cleaning is safe; avoid physical impacts on thin edges of the macle fruit
Interesting Facts
The triangular shape of this rough is called a 'Macle,' which is a twinned crystal common in natural diamond formation.