3.00 ct Cushion Diamond

What reads well

• A 1.00:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic cushion range.
• Face-up spread (7.98 × 7.96 mm) is typical or better for a 3.00 ct cushion.
• Table 59% and depth 67.9% fall in the typical cushion range.
• Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
• VS1 clarity is typically eye-clean in a cushion.

What deserves a closer look

• Slightly thick to very thick girdle: a thick girdle carries hidden weight and can reduce face-up size (thicker points are common in fancy shapes).
• I color in a 3.00 ct cushion may show some warmth, especially at the corners.
• Screening only: for this cushion, check images or video of the exact stone for the facet pattern (bold, chunky flashes or finer "crushed ice") and any dark areas under the table.

The reading, field by field

Table · Ideal

At 59%, the table sits within the typical 56–66% range for a cushion, balancing brightness with fire.

Total depth · Ideal

67.9% is within the typical 61–69% range for a cushion, keeping weight where it contributes to face-up size and light return.

Length-to-width · Ideal

A 1:1 outline is within the classic 1–1.35:1 range for a cushion.

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

Slightly thick 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

I may show slight warmth, especially next to white metal. Yellow or rose gold tends to complement it.

Clarity · Favorable

VS1 is typically eye-clean.

Fluorescence · Ideal

None: no meaningful effect on appearance.

What to check on the exact stone

• Does the feather reach the outer edge where a setting prong could put pressure on it?
• Does this cushion produce broad, chunky flashes or small needle-like crushed-ice sparkle?
• 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

3.00 ct

Shape

Cushion

Cut grade

Not given for this shape

Color

I

Clarity

VS1

Measurements

7.98 × 7.96 × 5.41 mm

Table

59%

Total depth

67.9%

Crown angle

Not given for this shape

Pavilion angle

Not given for this shape

Polish

Excellent

Symmetry

Excellent

Girdle

Slightly thick to very thick, faceted

Culet

None

Fluorescence

None