The Carat Standard

IGI report LG762501442

3.00 ct Heart Laboratory-Grown Diamond

89/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • Face-up spread (8.88 × 9.99 mm) is typical or better for a 3.00 ct heart.
  • Table 61% and depth 56.7% fall in the typical heart range.
  • E color is in the colorless range.
  • VVS2 clarity: inclusions are not a practical visual factor.
  • No fluorescence: no haze risk to weigh.

What deserves a closer look

  • The stated 56.7% depth does not match the measurements (about 63.7%). Check the report data.
  • A 0.89:1 length-to-width ratio is outside the classic heart range; the outline will look more compact than typical.
  • A 56.7% depth is shallow for a heart; check images for a see-through window in the centre.
  • Screening only: for this heart, check images or video of the exact stone for even lobes, a crisp cleft and a point that lines up below it.
  • 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 53–63% range for a heart, balancing brightness with fire.
Total depth · Ideal
56.7% is within the typical 56–63% range for a heart, keeping weight where it contributes to face-up size and light return.
Length-to-width · Favorable
A 1.13:1 outline is longer and slimmer than the classic 0.9–1.1:1 range for a heart — 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 to thick (faceted): a durable girdle thickness that doesn't hide meaningful weight.
Culet · Ideal
Pointed: no visible culet facet when viewed face-up.
Color · Ideal
E is in the colorless range and faces up white in any metal.
Clarity · Ideal
VVS2: inclusions, if any, are only visible under magnification.
Fluorescence · Ideal
None: no meaningful effect on appearance.

What to check on the exact stone

  • Does this CVD diamond show any brown or gray undertone face-up in daylight?
  • 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
3.00 ct
Shape
Heart
Cut grade
Not given for this shape
Color
E
Clarity
VVS2
Measurements
8.88 × 9.99 × 5.66 mm
Table
61%
Total depth
56.7%
Crown angle
Not given for this shape
Pavilion angle
Not given for this shape
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Very Good
Girdle
Medium to thick (faceted)
Culet
Pointed
Fluorescence
None

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