The Carat Standard

GIA report 6542697461

4.00 ct Cushion Diamond

84/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • Face-up spread (11.01 × 8.39 mm) is typical or better for a 4.00 ct cushion.
  • G color should face up white in most settings.
  • VS1 clarity is typically eye-clean in a cushion.
  • Faint fluorescence: no haze risk to weigh.

What deserves a closer look

  • A 1.31:1 length-to-width ratio is outside the classic cushion range; the outline will look more elongated than typical.
  • The table 68% sits outside the typical cushion range.
  • Slightly 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 a cushion can only be judged from images or video of this exact stone.

What to check on the exact stone

  • With 69.3% depth, does this stone face up smaller than a typical 4.00 ct cushion?
  • Does the large table look bright but flat, with less colored fire than you expected?
  • 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?

Report facts

Origin
Natural
Carat
4.00 ct
Shape
Cushion
Color
G
Clarity
VS1
Cut
Not stated
Measurements
11.01 × 8.39 × 5.82 mm
Table
68%
Depth
69.3%
Crown angle
Not stated
Pavilion angle
Not stated
Girdle
Slightly thick to very thick, faceted
Culet
None
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Very Good
Fluorescence
Faint

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