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GIA 0.25 ct. Natural Fancy Gray Asteriated Diamond

GIA 0.25 ct. Natural Fancy Gray Asteriated Diamond

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ABOUT US
Global Gemology & Appraisals is an NAJA Accredited Gemological Laboratory, owned and operated by one of the gem and jewelry industry's most highly-credentialed experts.  Scott Papper is a Graduate Gemologist (GIA), Certified Master Appraiser (NAJA), Accredited Senior Appraiser (ASA), Registered Gemologist Appraiser (ISG), and Accredited Senior Gemologist (AGA), to name only a handful.  Scott is a fourth generation gem and jewelry professional with experience as an independent appraiser, gemologist, jewelry buyer, pawnbroker, and expert witness.  In addition to having performed appraisal services for both private clients and those within the trade, he has also been engaged as a subcontractor to assist with the valuation of jewelry and watches that have been confiscated by US government agencies, including the US Secret Service (USSS), the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the US Coast Guard (USCG).



ABOUT THE ITEM
Asteriated diamonds are extremely rare, fascinating diamonds that are sought after by collectors for their unique appearance.  They contain hydrogen cloud inclusions that can resemble starbursts, triangles, or other interesting patterns.
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This extremely rare and unusual, natural fancy gray asteriated diamond weighs 1/4 carat.  It measures 8.36 x 6.46 × 0.47mm and contains a gorgeous hydrogen cloud inclusion radiating out from its center.

Accompanied by GIA Colored Diamond Identification and Origin Report Number 2225980720.


Famous Asteriated Diamond
The "Rhodesian Star" is a famous asteriated diamond weighing 3.70 carats that was graded as fancy brownish greenish yellow by GIA.  The unusual diamond contains an incredible stellate hydrogen cloud inclusion in the shape of a six-legged star.  This three-dimensional, six-legged star fluoresces bright green under long-wave ultraviolet light.



DIAMOND DETAILS
Quantity: 1
Nature: Natural
Shape/Cutting Style: Modified Lozenge Portrait Cut
Color Grade: Fancy Gray
Color Origin: Natural
Color Distribution: Uneven
Measurements: 8.36 x 6.46 × 0.47mm
Carat Weight: 0.25 ct.
GIA Report Number: 2225980720
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