The Carat Standard

HRD report 240000023965

2.20 ct Cushion Laboratory-Grown Diamond

84/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • Face-up spread (9.84 × 6.10 mm) is typical or better for a 2.20 ct cushion.
  • Table 61% and depth 65.9% fall in the typical cushion range.
  • VS1 clarity is typically eye-clean in a cushion.
  • No fluorescence: no haze risk to weigh.
  • Medium girdle balances durability and weight retention.

What deserves a closer look

  • A 1.61:1 length-to-width ratio is outside the classic cushion range; the outline will look more elongated than typical.
  • H color in a 2.20 ct cushion may show some warmth, especially at the corners.
  • 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.
  • Treatment status is not stated on the report. For a laboratory-grown diamond, ask whether it is as-grown or post-growth treated.

The reading, field by field

Table · Ideal
At 61%, the table sits within the typical 56–66% range for a cushion, balancing brightness with fire.
Total depth · Ideal
65.9% 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 · Favorable
A 1.61:1 outline is longer and slimmer than the classic 1–1.35:1 range for a cushion — a matter of taste, but worth seeing in person.
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 · Ideal
Medium (faceted): a durable girdle thickness that doesn't hide meaningful weight.
Culet · Favorable
A linear culet is usually invisible to the eye.
Color · Favorable
H is near-colorless and faces up white in most settings.
Clarity · Favorable
VS1 is typically eye-clean.
Fluorescence · Ideal
None: no meaningful effect on appearance.

What to check on the exact stone

  • Does this cushion produce broad, chunky flashes or small needle-like crushed-ice sparkle?
  • With Very Good symmetry, are any facet junctions visibly misaligned?
  • Can you show me the inscribed report number under a loupe before it is set?

Report facts

Origin
Laboratory-grown
Carat
2.20 ct
Shape
Cushion
Cut grade
Not given for this shape
Color
H
Clarity
VS1
Measurements
9.84 × 6.10 × 4.02 mm
Table
61%
Total depth
65.9%
Crown angle
Not given for this shape
Pavilion angle
Not given for this shape
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Very Good
Girdle
Medium (faceted)
Culet
Linear
Fluorescence
None

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