The Carat Standard

GIA report 7516573004

3.00 ct Oval Diamond

73/100 · Character

Distinctive trade-offs that should be viewed deliberately.

What reads well

  • A 1.40:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic oval range.
  • Face-up spread (11.35 × 8.08 mm) is typical or better for a 3.00 ct oval.
  • Table 63% and depth 61.7% fall in the typical oval range.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • No fluorescence: no haze risk to weigh.

What deserves a closer look

  • SI2 is often not eye-clean in an oval; view an image or video of this exact stone.
  • Thick to very thick girdle: a thick girdle carries hidden weight and can reduce face-up size (thicker points are common in fancy shapes).
  • Feathers are listed: check the plot for any that reach the girdle or surface, which matters for durability.
  • I color in a 3.00 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 feather reach the outer edge where a setting prong could put pressure on it?
  • Is this SI2 diamond eye-clean face-up from about 10 inches away?
  • 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?

Report facts

Origin
Natural
Carat
3.00 ct
Shape
Oval
Color
I
Clarity
SI2
Cut
Not stated
Measurements
11.35 × 8.08 × 4.98 mm
Table
63%
Depth
61.7%
Crown angle
Not stated
Pavilion angle
Not stated
Girdle
Thick to very thick, faceted
Culet
None
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Fluorescence
None

How The Carat Standard reads a report