The Carat Standard

GIA report 6541526674

1.50 ct Cushion Diamond

88/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • A 1.07:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic cushion range.
  • Face-up spread (6.78 × 6.35 mm) is typical or better for a 1.50 ct cushion.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • G color should face up white in most settings.
  • No fluorescence: no haze risk to weigh.

What deserves a closer look

  • Clouds are referenced on the report; confirm the stone looks transparent rather than hazy.
  • Screening only: for this cushion, check images or video of the exact stone for the facet pattern (bold, chunky flashes or finer "crushed ice") and any dark areas under the table.

The reading, field by field

Table · Ideal
At 64%, the table sits within the typical 56–66% range for a cushion, balancing brightness with fire.
Total depth · Closer look
69.5% is deeper than typical for a cushion (61–69%). Extra depth holds weight below the girdle, so the stone can face up smaller than its carat weight suggests.
Length-to-width · Ideal
A 1.07:1 outline is within the classic 1–1.35:1 range for a cushion.
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 · Ideal
Medium to thick, faceted: a durable girdle thickness that doesn't hide meaningful weight.
Culet · Ideal
None: no visible culet facet when viewed face-up.
Color · Favorable
G is near-colorless and faces up white in most settings.
Clarity · Favorable
VS2 is typically eye-clean.
Fluorescence · Ideal
None: no meaningful effect on appearance.

What to check on the exact stone

  • With 69.5% depth, does this stone face up smaller than a typical 1.50 ct cushion?
  • 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?

Report facts

Origin
Natural
Carat
1.50 ct
Shape
Cushion
Cut grade
Not given for this shape
Color
G
Clarity
VS2
Measurements
6.78 × 6.35 × 4.41 mm
Table
64%
Total depth
69.5%
Crown angle
Not given for this shape
Pavilion angle
Not given for this shape
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Girdle
Medium to thick, faceted
Culet
None
Fluorescence
None

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