The Carat Standard

GIA report 5556443578

1.25 ct Oval Diamond

85/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • A 1.40:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic oval range.
  • Face-up spread (8.38 × 6.00 mm) is typical or better for a 1.25 ct oval.
  • Table 62% and depth 63.3% fall in the typical oval range.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • VS1 clarity is typically eye-clean in an oval.

What deserves a closer look

  • Clouds are referenced on the report; confirm the stone looks transparent rather than hazy.
  • I color in a 1.25 ct oval may show some warmth, especially at the tips.
  • 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 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?
  • How dark is the bow-tie shadow across the center when viewed in normal daylight?
  • Can you show me the inscribed report number under a loupe before it is set?

Report facts

Origin
Natural
Carat
1.25 ct
Shape
Oval
Color
I
Clarity
VS1
Cut
Not stated
Measurements
8.38 × 6.00 × 3.80 mm
Table
62%
Depth
63.3%
Crown angle
Not stated
Pavilion angle
Not stated
Girdle
Slightly thick to thick, faceted
Culet
None
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Fluorescence
None

How The Carat Standard reads a report