Rough Diamond Tender Evaluation Worksheet

Diamgold Academy | In Partnership with Corlia Roberts Institute of Diamonds


Tender House: ____________________ Date: ____________________

Parcel ID / Stone No: ______________ Total Carats: ______________


1. Physical Characteristics (The Technical “Look”)

FeatureObservationNotes (Shape, Surface, Strain)
Morphology[ ] Octahedron [ ] Macle [ ] Dodecahedron [ ] Other
Color Grade[ ] D-F (Collection) [ ] G-J (Commercial) [ ] K-M [ ] Fancy
Clarity (Rough)[ ] Clean [ ] Slight Pique [ ] Heavy Pique [ ] Rejection
Fluorescence[ ] None [ ] Faint [ ] Medium [ ] Strong

2. Yield Projection (The “Polished” Math)

Estimate the largest possible polished stone(s) from this rough.

  • Estimated Polished Weight: __________ ct
  • Expected Polished Grade: Color: __________ Clarity: __________
  • Secondary Stone(s) Yield: __________ ct

Formula Reminder: $Rough Weight \times Expected \% Yield = Polished Weight$

(Standard yield is calculated on our proven and secret formula.)


3. Valuation & Bidding Strategy

  • Current Rapaport / Market Price (Polished): $ __________ per carat
  • Total Polished Value (Estimated): $ __________
  • Less Manufacturing Costs & Profit Margin: $ __________
  • Maximum Purchase Price (Rough): $ __________

4. Expert Consultant Remarks (Diamgold Representative)

  • Risk Factors: (e.g., Internal tension, feathers near girdle, color overtones)
  • Recommended Action: [ ] Strong Buy [ ] Buy at Discount [ ] Pass

5. Final Bid Decision

  • Final Bid Submitted (USD/ZAR): ____________________
  • Bid Status: [ ] Accepted [ ] Rejected [ ] Pending

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