GIA report 3555685363

5.00 ct Oval Diamond

76/100 · Considered

A balanced profile with a few questions to carry forward.

What reads well

Clouds are referenced on the report; confirm the stone looks transparent rather than hazy.
Confirm this SI1 oval is eye-clean from an image or video; the report plot shows where inclusions sit.
A 64.7% depth is on the deep side for an oval; 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 oval, check images or video of the exact stone for the bow-tie (a dark band across the centre) and whether both ends look even.

Table · Ideal: At 61%, the table sits within the typical 53–63% range for an oval, balancing brightness with fire.
Total depth · Closer look: 64.7% is deeper than typical for an oval (58–63.5%). 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 1.38:1 outline is within the classic 1.3–1.5:1 range for an oval.
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 · Closer look: L shows visible warmth. It suits buyers who like a softer, warmer look, and pairs best with yellow or rose gold.
Clarity · Favorable: SI1 is often eye-clean in an oval, but not always — check where the inclusions sit.
Fluorescence · Ideal: None: no meaningful effect on appearance.

With 64.7% depth, does this stone face up smaller than a typical 5.00 ct oval?
Does the diamond look crisp and transparent in natural light, or is there any milky haze?
Does the feather reach the outer edge where a setting prong could put pressure on it?
Can you show me the inscribed report number under a loupe before it is set?