The Carat Standard

GIA report 2544697502

4.00 ct Cushion Diamond

83/100 · Considered

A balanced profile with a few questions to carry forward.

What reads well

  • 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

  • A 1.32:1 length-to-width ratio is outside the classic cushion range; the outline will look more elongated than typical.
  • 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: 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

  • 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?
  • Is extra carat weight trapped in the thick girdle rim where it does not add finger presence?

Report facts

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

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