The Carat Standard

GIA report 2544697502

4.00 ct Cushion Diamond

84/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • A 1.32:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic cushion range.
  • Face-up spread (11.07 × 8.36 mm) is typical or better for a 4.00 ct cushion.
  • G color should face up white in most settings.
  • VVS2 clarity: inclusions are not a practical visual factor.
  • Faint fluorescence: no haze risk to weigh.

What deserves a closer look

  • Excellent polish / Good symmetry is below the Excellent/Very Good standard and can soften sparkle.
  • Thick to extremely thick girdle: a thick girdle carries hidden weight and can reduce face-up size.
  • 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 · Closer look
A 67% table is larger than typical for a cushion (56–66%). Large tables can read bright but flatter, with less fire and contrast.
Total depth · Ideal
67.5% 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 1.32:1 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 · Closer look
Good symmetry is below the grades most buyers target and can slightly soften crispness. Worth seeing the stone in person or on video.
Girdle · Closer look
Thick to extremely 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
G is near-colorless and faces up white in most settings.
Clarity · Ideal
VVS2: inclusions, if any, are only visible under magnification.
Fluorescence · Ideal
Faint: no meaningful effect on appearance.

What to check on the exact stone

  • Does the large table look bright but flat, with less colored fire than you expected?
  • 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?
  • Can you show me the inscribed report number under a loupe before it is set?

Report facts

Origin
Natural
Carat
4.00 ct
Shape
Cushion
Cut grade
Not given for this shape
Color
G
Clarity
VVS2
Measurements
11.07 × 8.36 × 5.64 mm
Table
67%
Total depth
67.5%
Crown angle
Not given for this shape
Pavilion angle
Not given for this shape
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Good
Girdle
Thick to extremely thick, faceted
Culet
None
Fluorescence
Faint

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