The Carat Standard

IGI report LG719515696

3.00 ct Old European Laboratory-Grown Diamond

89/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • Face-up spread (9.10 × 9.12 mm) is typical or better for a 3.00 ct Old European cut.
  • Table 53% and depth 62% fall in the typical Old European cut range.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • E color is in the colorless range.
  • VS2 clarity is typically eye-clean in an Old European cut.

What deserves a closer look

  • Screening only: for this Old European cut, check images or video of the exact stone for the broad, chunky antique flash pattern and how the open culet looks face-up.
  • 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 53%, the table sits within the typical 45–56% range for an Old European cut, balancing brightness with fire.
Total depth · Ideal
62% is within the typical 57–66% range for an Old European cut, keeping weight where it contributes to face-up size and light return.
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
Medium To Slightly Thick (Faceted): a durable girdle thickness that doesn't hide meaningful weight.
Culet · Ideal
Large: the open culet traditional to an Old European cut, seen face-up as a small circle at the center and part of its antique character.
Color · Ideal
E is in the colorless range and faces up white in any metal.
Clarity · Favorable
VS2 is typically eye-clean.
Fluorescence · Ideal
None: no meaningful effect on appearance.

What to check on the exact stone

  • Is this VS2 diamond eye-clean face-up from about 10 inches away?
  • Does it show the broad, chunky flashes of an antique cut, and how much does the open culet show face-up?
  • Does this CVD diamond show any brown or gray undertone face-up in daylight?
  • Can you show me the inscribed report number under a loupe before it is set?

Report facts

Origin
Laboratory-grown
Carat
3.00 ct
Shape
Old European
Color
E
Clarity
VS2
Cut
Not stated
Measurements
9.10–9.12 × 5.65 mm
Table
53%
Depth
62%
Crown angle
35.4°
Pavilion angle
40.2°
Girdle
Medium to slightly thick (faceted)
Culet
Large
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Fluorescence
None

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