The Carat Standard

GIA report 5526603176

1.25 ct Oval Diamond

88/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • A 1.39:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic oval range.
  • Face-up spread (8.37 × 6.03 mm) is typical or better for a 1.25 ct oval.
  • Table 55% and depth 62.4% fall in the typical oval range.
  • E color is in the colorless range.
  • VVS1 clarity: inclusions are not a practical visual factor.

What deserves a closer look

  • 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: bow-tie, windowing and contrast in an oval can only be judged from images or video of this exact stone.

What to check on the exact stone

  • Does the feather reach the outer edge where a setting prong could put pressure on it?
  • How dark is the bow-tie shadow across the center when viewed in normal daylight?
  • Is extra carat weight trapped in the thick girdle rim where it does not add finger presence?
  • With Very Good symmetry, are any facet junctions visibly misaligned?

Report facts

Origin
Natural
Carat
1.25 ct
Shape
Oval
Color
E
Clarity
VVS1
Cut
Not stated
Measurements
8.37 × 6.03 × 3.76 mm
Table
55%
Depth
62.4%
Crown angle
Not stated
Pavilion angle
Not stated
Girdle
Thick to very thick, faceted
Culet
None
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Very Good
Fluorescence
None

How The Carat Standard reads a report