The Carat Standard

GIA report 1435719899

3.00 ct Round Brilliant Diamond

85/100 · Refined

A strong, composed candidate on paper.

What reads well

  • The GIA Excellent cut grade corroborates the measured proportions.
  • VS1 clarity is typically eye-clean in a round brilliant.
  • I color in a round brilliant usually faces up near-colorless once set.
  • No fluorescence: no haze risk to weigh.
  • Medium to slightly thick girdle balances durability and weight retention.

What deserves a closer look

  • Crown 36.5° / pavilion 41° fall outside the pairing zone associated with strong light return.
  • Clouds are referenced on the report; confirm the stone looks transparent rather than hazy.
  • Depth 63.5% sits outside the preferred round range.
  • I color can show slight warmth in some settings, more so in white metal.

What to check on the exact stone

  • Does the steep crown give lively fire without making the center look darker?
  • With 63.5% depth, does this stone face up smaller than a typical 3.00 ct round?
  • Does the diamond look crisp and transparent in natural light, or is there any milky haze?
  • With Very Good symmetry, are any facet junctions visibly misaligned?

Report facts

Origin
Natural
Carat
3.00 ct
Shape
Round Brilliant
Color
I
Clarity
VS1
Cut
Excellent
Measurements
9.09–9.18 × 5.80 mm
Table
56%
Depth
63.5%
Crown angle
36.5°
Pavilion angle
41°
Girdle
Medium to slightly thick, faceted, 3.5%
Culet
None
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Very Good
Fluorescence
None

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