The Carat Standard

GIA report 1529926037

3.00 ct Cushion Diamond

81/100 · Considered

A balanced profile with a few questions to carry forward.

What reads well

  • A 1.02:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic cushion range.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • G color should face up white in most settings.

What deserves a closer look

  • Face-up area is about 19% below typical cushions of this weight, suggesting hidden weight in depth.
  • Surface-reaching characteristics are listed (knot); check their position on the plot for durability.
  • Strong blue fluorescence in a G-color stone: a small share of such stones look hazy in sunlight. View it in daylight and neutral light.
  • The report notes internal graining; these can soften transparency in some stones.
  • Screening only: bow-tie, windowing and contrast in a cushion can only be judged from images or video of this exact stone.

What to check on the exact stone

  • With 69.4% depth, does this stone face up smaller than a typical 3.00 ct cushion?
  • Does the diamond look crisp and transparent in natural light, or is there any milky haze?
  • Is the surface opening protected by a prong, or could it catch lint and risk chipping?
  • Does this cushion produce broad, chunky flashes or small needle-like crushed-ice sparkle?

Report facts

Origin
Natural
Carat
3.00 ct
Shape
Cushion
Color
G
Clarity
VS2
Cut
Not stated
Measurements
7.98 × 7.82 × 5.42 mm
Table
61%
Depth
69.4%
Crown angle
Not stated
Pavilion angle
Not stated
Girdle
Slightly thick to thick, faceted
Culet
None
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Fluorescence
Strong Blue

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