The Carat Standard

IGI report LG763614594

1.06 ct Pear Laboratory-Grown Diamond

83/100 · Considered

A balanced profile with a few questions to carry forward.

What reads well

  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • D 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

  • A 57.1% depth is shallow for a step cut; check images for a see-through window in the centre.
  • Screening only: for this step cut, check images or video of the exact stone for the "hall of mirrors" step pattern and any see-through window.
  • 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 69%, the table sits within the typical 60–72% range for a step cut, balancing brightness with fire.
Total depth · Closer look
57.1% is shallower than typical for a step cut (60–72%). That spreads the stone face-up but raises the risk of windowing — a glassy, see-through center.
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
Slightly thick to thick: a durable girdle thickness that doesn't hide meaningful weight.
Culet · Ideal
None: no visible culet facet when viewed face-up.
Color · Ideal
D 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

  • With a shallow 57.1% depth, can you see a glassy, see-through patch in the center?
  • In a face-up video, does the bow-tie flicker as the stone tilts, or stay a fixed dark band across the center?
  • Will the ring setting use a protective V-tip prong or bezel to safeguard the delicate point?
  • Can you show me the inscribed report number under a loupe before it is set?

Report facts

Origin
Laboratory-grown
Carat
1.06 ct
Shape
Pear
Cut grade
Not given for this shape
Color
D
Clarity
VVS2
Measurements
9.03 × 5.71 × 3.26 mm
Table
69%
Total depth
57.1%
Crown angle
Not given for this shape
Pavilion angle
Not given for this shape
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Girdle
Slightly thick to thick
Culet
None
Fluorescence
None

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