Loose Stones Appraisal

Assorted Loose Gemstones on a Sizing Tray

The image displays a collection of approximately 25-30 small, loose gemstones, primarily appearing white or very light in color, resting on a gray, circular plastic sizing tray. The tray features concentric raised rings, which likely serve as a visual aid for sorting or measuring the stones, or simply to prevent them from rolling off. The gemstones vary slightly in shape, with some appearing round brilliant cut and others showing more irregular, possibly raw or poorly cut facets, suggestive of varying quality or pre-setting conditions. Their size appears to be within the melee to small carat range, though precise dimensions cannot be determined without a scale reference. Some stones exhibit a bright sparkle, indicating good polish and facet arrangement, while others appear duller, suggesting potential surface wear, lower clarity, or less effective cuts. There are no discernible maker's marks or signatures on the stones themselves. The tray itself appears to be of modern manufacture, likely plastic or a similar composite material, showing minor dust and possibly some light scratches from use, but no significant damage. The overall impression is that these are either diamonds or diamond simulants, or perhaps a collection of other colorless gemstones awaiting sorting, setting, or grading. The stones are dispersed somewhat randomly across the tray, with no apparent pattern or order.