The Carat Standard

GIA report 2556026560

1.50 ct Cushion Diamond

87/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • Face-up spread (7.74 × 6.05 mm) is typical or better for a 1.50 ct cushion.
  • Table 61% and depth 68.2% fall in the typical cushion range.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • G color should face up white in most settings.
  • VVS1 clarity: inclusions are not a practical visual factor.

What deserves a closer look

  • A 1.28:1 length-to-width ratio is outside the classic cushion range; the outline will look more elongated than typical.
  • 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: 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 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
1.50 ct
Shape
Cushion
Color
G
Clarity
VVS1
Cut
Not stated
Measurements
7.74 × 6.05 × 4.13 mm
Table
61%
Depth
68.2%
Crown angle
Not stated
Pavilion angle
Not stated
Girdle
Medium to very thick, faceted
Culet
None
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Fluorescence
None

How The Carat Standard reads a report