The Carat Standard

GIA report 7558097548

1.00 ct Cushion Diamond

84/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • A 1.03:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic cushion range.
  • F color is in the colorless range.
  • 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.
  • Confirm this SI1 cushion is eye-clean from an image or video; the report plot shows where inclusions sit.
  • 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.
  • 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 57%, 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 1.03:1 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 · Favorable
Very Good symmetry is a fine result; the difference from Excellent is rarely visible without magnification.
Girdle · Closer look
Thick to very 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 · Ideal
F is in the colorless range and faces up white in any metal.
Clarity · Favorable
SI1 is often eye-clean in a cushion, but not always — check where the inclusions sit.
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 1.00 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
1.00 ct
Shape
Cushion
Cut grade
Not given for this shape
Color
F
Clarity
SI1
Measurements
5.55 × 5.40 × 3.75 mm
Table
57%
Total depth
69.5%
Crown angle
Not given for this shape
Pavilion angle
Not given for this shape
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Very Good
Girdle
Thick to very thick, faceted
Culet
None
Fluorescence
None

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