The Carat Standard

GIA report 1547598726

1.25 ct Oval Diamond

87/100 · Refined

A strong candidate on paper; confirm its light pattern in imagery.

What reads well

  • A 1.40:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic oval range.
  • Face-up spread (8.45 × 6.04 mm) is typical or better for a 1.25 ct oval.
  • Table 62% and depth 59.4% fall in the typical oval range.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • G color should face up white in most settings.

What deserves a closer look

  • Medium to very thick girdle: a thick girdle carries hidden weight and can reduce face-up size (thicker points are common in fancy shapes).
  • The report notes surface graining and internal graining; these can soften transparency in some stones.
  • Screening only: bow-tie, windowing and contrast in an oval can only be judged from images or video of this exact stone.

What to check on the exact stone

  • Does the feather reach the outer edge where a setting prong could put pressure on it?
  • How dark is the bow-tie shadow across the center when viewed in normal daylight?
  • Is extra carat weight trapped in the thick girdle rim where it does not add finger presence?
  • Can you show me the inscribed report number under a loupe before it is set?

Report facts

Origin
Natural
Carat
1.25 ct
Shape
Oval
Color
G
Clarity
VVS2
Cut
Not stated
Measurements
8.45 × 6.04 × 3.59 mm
Table
62%
Depth
59.4%
Crown angle
Not stated
Pavilion angle
Not stated
Girdle
Medium to very thick, faceted
Culet
None
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Fluorescence
None

How The Carat Standard reads a report