The Carat Standard

GIA report 5516894056

3.00 ct Cushion Diamond

75/100 · Considered

A balanced profile with a few questions to carry forward.

What reads well

  • A 1.01:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic cushion range.
  • Table 56% and depth 68.5% fall in the typical cushion range.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • D color is in the colorless range.

What deserves a closer look

  • SI2 is often not eye-clean in a cushion; view an image or video of this exact stone.
  • Face-up area is about 17% below typical cushions of this weight, suggesting hidden weight in depth.
  • 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

  • Is this SI2 diamond eye-clean face-up from about 10 inches away?
  • 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
3.00 ct
Shape
Cushion
Color
D
Clarity
SI2
Cut
Not stated
Measurements
7.99 × 7.95 × 5.44 mm
Table
56%
Depth
68.5%
Crown angle
Not stated
Pavilion angle
Not stated
Girdle
Slightly thick to thick, faceted
Culet
None
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Fluorescence
Medium Blue

How The Carat Standard reads a report