The Carat Standard

GIA report 6542133615

3.00 ct Cushion Diamond

67/100 · Character

Distinctive trade-offs that should be viewed deliberately.

What reads well

  • A 1.01:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic cushion range.
  • Face-up spread (8.08 × 8.02 mm) is typical or better for a 3.00 ct cushion.
  • Table 59% and depth 68% fall in the typical cushion range.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • Faint fluorescence: no haze risk to weigh.

What deserves a closer look

  • SI2 is often not eye-clean in a cushion; view an image or video of this exact stone.
  • Clouds are referenced on the report; confirm the stone looks transparent rather than hazy.
  • Slightly thick to extremely thick girdle: a thick girdle carries hidden weight and can reduce face-up size.
  • Feathers are listed: check the plot for any that reach the girdle or surface, which matters for durability.
  • 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 59%, the table sits within the typical 56–66% range for a cushion, balancing brightness with fire.
Total depth · Ideal
68% is within the typical 61–69% range for a cushion, keeping weight where it contributes to face-up size and light return.
Length-to-width · Ideal
A 1.01:1 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 · Closer look
Slightly thick to extremely 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 · Favorable
H is near-colorless and faces up white in most settings.
Clarity · Closer look
SI2: inclusions may be visible to the eye. Confirm with images or video before buying.
Fluorescence · Ideal
Faint: no meaningful effect on appearance.

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?
  • 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
Cut grade
Not given for this shape
Color
H
Clarity
SI2
Measurements
8.08 × 8.02 × 5.45 mm
Table
59%
Total depth
68%
Crown angle
Not given for this shape
Pavilion angle
Not given for this shape
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Girdle
Slightly thick to extremely thick, faceted
Culet
None
Fluorescence
Faint

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