The Carat Standard

GIA report 1559048725

1.50 ct Marquise Diamond

67/100 · Character

Distinctive trade-offs that should be viewed deliberately.

What reads well

  • A 1.92:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic marquise range.
  • Face-up spread (11.38 × 5.92 mm) is typical or better for a 1.50 ct marquise.
  • Table 61% and depth 62.7% fall in the typical marquise range.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • Faint fluorescence: no haze risk to weigh.

What deserves a closer look

  • SI2 is often not eye-clean in a marquise; view an image or video of this exact stone.
  • Clouds are referenced on the report; confirm the stone looks transparent rather than hazy.
  • Surface-reaching characteristics are listed (cavity); check their position on the plot for durability.
  • Medium to very thick girdle: a thick girdle carries hidden weight and can reduce face-up size (thicker points are common in fancy shapes).
  • Screening only: for this marquise, check images or video of the exact stone for the bow-tie and whether the two points line up end to end.

The reading, field by field

Table · Ideal
At 61%, the table sits within the typical 53–63% range for a marquise, balancing brightness with fire.
Total depth · Ideal
62.7% is within the typical 58–64% range for a marquise, keeping weight where it contributes to face-up size and light return.
Length-to-width · Ideal
A 1.92:1 outline is within the classic 1.85–2.2:1 range for a marquise.
Polish · Ideal
Excellent polish is the top finish grade — facets are cleanly executed with nothing that would soften sparkle.
Symmetry · Ideal
Excellent symmetry is the top finish grade — facets are cleanly executed with nothing that would soften sparkle.
Girdle · Closer look
Medium to very thick, faceted: a thick girdle carries weight in the rim, so the stone can face up a little smaller for its carat weight. It is durable, though.
Culet · Ideal
None: no visible culet facet when viewed face-up.
Color · Favorable
J may show slight warmth at the points of a marquise, especially next to white metal. Yellow or rose gold tends to complement it.
Clarity · Closer look
SI2: inclusions may be visible to the eye. Confirm with images or video before buying.
Fluorescence · Ideal
Faint: no meaningful effect on appearance.

What to check on the exact stone

  • Does the diamond look crisp and transparent in natural light, or is there any milky haze?
  • Does the feather reach the outer edge where a setting prong could put pressure on it?
  • Is the surface opening protected by a prong, or could it catch lint and risk chipping?
  • Can you show me the inscribed report number under a loupe before it is set?

Report facts

Origin
Natural
Carat
1.50 ct
Shape
Marquise
Cut grade
Not given for this shape
Color
J
Clarity
SI2
Measurements
11.38 × 5.92 × 3.71 mm
Table
61%
Total depth
62.7%
Crown angle
Not given for this shape
Pavilion angle
Not given for this shape
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Girdle
Medium to very thick, faceted
Culet
None
Fluorescence
Faint

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