The Carat Standard

IGI report LG743530350

1.96 ct Square Cushion Laboratory-Grown Diamond

90/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • A 1.05:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic cushion range.
  • Face-up spread (7.49 × 7.16 mm) is typical or better for a 1.96 ct cushion.
  • Table 61% and depth 68.4% fall in the typical cushion range.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • D color is in the colorless range.

What deserves a closer look

  • 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.

What to check on the exact stone

  • Does this cushion produce broad, chunky flashes or small needle-like crushed-ice sparkle?
  • 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
1.96 ct
Shape
Square Cushion
Color
D
Clarity
VVS2
Cut
Not stated
Measurements
7.49 × 7.16 × 4.90 mm
Table
61%
Depth
68.4%
Crown angle
Not stated
Pavilion angle
Not stated
Girdle
Medium to slightly thick (faceted)
Culet
Pointed
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Fluorescence
None

How The Carat Standard reads a report