The Carat Standard

GIA report 2554937830

1.00 ct Pear Diamond

87/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • A 1.62:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic pear range.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • G color should face up white in most settings.
  • VVS2 clarity: inclusions are not a practical visual factor.

What deserves a closer look

  • A 65.1% depth is on the deep side for a pear; deeper pavilions are associated with a stronger bow-tie and hidden weight.
  • Thick 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 pear, check images or video of the exact stone for the bow-tie, even shoulders and a point that lines up with the centre of the rounded end.

The reading, field by field

Table · Ideal
At 62%, the table sits within the typical 53–63% range for a pear, balancing brightness with fire.
Total depth · Closer look
65.1% is deeper than typical for a pear (58–64%). Extra depth holds weight below the girdle, so the stone can face up smaller than its carat weight suggests and may show a stronger bow-tie.
Length-to-width · Ideal
A 1.62:1 outline is within the classic 1.45–1.75:1 range for a pear.
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
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
G is near-colorless and faces up white in most settings, though a pear can show a hint of warmth at the point.
Clarity · Ideal
VVS2: inclusions, if any, are only visible under magnification.
Fluorescence · Favorable
Medium Blue fluorescence is rarely visible in normal lighting.

What to check on the exact stone

  • With 65.1% depth, does this stone face up smaller than a typical 1.00 ct pear?
  • In a face-up video, does the bow-tie flicker as the stone tilts, or stay a fixed dark band across the center?
  • Will the ring setting use a protective V-tip prong or bezel to safeguard the delicate point?
  • Can you show me the inscribed report number under a loupe before it is set?

Report facts

Origin
Natural
Carat
1.00 ct
Shape
Pear
Cut grade
Not given for this shape
Color
G
Clarity
VVS2
Measurements
8.65 × 5.33 × 3.47 mm
Table
62%
Total depth
65.1%
Crown angle
Not given for this shape
Pavilion angle
Not given for this shape
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Girdle
Thick to very thick, faceted
Culet
None
Fluorescence
Medium Blue

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