The Carat Standard

GIA report 7531260013

3.25 ct Round Brilliant Diamond

84/100 · Refined

A strong, composed candidate on paper.

What reads well

  • Table 59% and depth 61.5% are within the classic round brilliant range.
  • The GIA Excellent cut grade corroborates the measured proportions.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • VS2 clarity is typically eye-clean in a round brilliant.
  • Medium blue fluorescence can make K color face up a touch whiter in daylight.

What deserves a closer look

  • K color shows a visible warm tint face-up; yellow or rose gold settings make it less noticeable.
  • The report notes surface graining; these can soften transparency in some stones.

The reading, field by field

Table · Ideal
At 59%, the table sits within the typical 53–59% range for a round brilliant, balancing brightness with fire.
Total depth · Ideal
61.5% is within the typical 59.5–63% range for a round brilliant, keeping weight where it contributes to face-up size and light return.
Crown angle · Ideal
34° sits in the 32–36° zone where crown angles typically balance fire and brightness.
Pavilion angle · Closer look
41.4° is steeper than the narrow 40.5–41.3° zone. Deep pavilions can leak light through the sides and darken the center.
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
Slightly thick (faceted): a durable girdle thickness that doesn't hide meaningful weight.
Culet · Ideal
None: no visible culet facet when viewed face-up.
Color · Closer look
K shows visible warmth. It suits buyers who like a softer, warmer look, and pairs best with yellow or rose gold.
Clarity · Favorable
VS2 is typically eye-clean.
Fluorescence · Favorable
Medium Blue fluorescence is rarely visible in normal lighting.
Cut grade · Ideal
Excellent as issued by GIA, on GIA's own scale. The measured proportions above tell you more than the label.

What to check on the exact stone

  • Does the center turn dark or lose sparkle when you tilt the diamond face-up?
  • Is this VS2 diamond eye-clean face-up from about 10 inches away?
  • Can I view this stone in daylight to see if the blue fluorescence helps it look whiter?
  • Can you show me the inscribed report number under a loupe before it is set?

Report facts

Origin
Natural
Carat
3.25 ct
Shape
Round Brilliant
Color
K
Clarity
VS2
Cut
Excellent
Measurements
9.47–9.55 × 5.85 mm
Table
59%
Depth
61.5%
Crown angle
34°
Pavilion angle
41.4°
Girdle
Medium to slightly thick, faceted, 3.5%
Culet
None
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Fluorescence
Medium Blue

How The Carat Standard reads a report