The Carat Standard

IGI report LG769608326

3.05 ct Emerald Laboratory-Grown Diamond

88/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • A 1.45:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic emerald cut range.
  • Face-up spread (9.81 × 6.76 mm) is typical or better for a 3.05 ct emerald cut.
  • 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

  • Screening only: for this emerald cut, check images or video of the exact stone for the "hall of mirrors" step pattern, any see-through window under the table and clean corners.
  • 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 · Closer look
A 70% table is larger than typical for an emerald cut (60–69%). Large tables can read bright but flatter, with less fire and contrast.
Total depth · Closer look
69.8% is deeper than typical for an emerald cut (60–69%). Extra depth holds weight below the girdle, so the stone can face up smaller than its carat weight suggests.
Length-to-width · Ideal
A 1.45:1 outline is within the classic 1.3–1.5:1 range for an emerald cut.
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: a durable girdle thickness that doesn't hide meaningful weight.
Culet · Ideal
Long: a keel-line culet, normal for elongated step and modified cuts.
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

  • With 69.8% depth, does this stone face up smaller than a typical 3.05 ct emerald?
  • Can you see straight through the center (windowing), or does it reflect clean steps?
  • With open step facets, is the center completely eye-clean without any visible dark marks?
  • Can you show me the inscribed report number under a loupe before it is set?

Report facts

Origin
Laboratory-grown
Carat
3.05 ct
Shape
Emerald
Cut grade
Not given for this shape
Color
E
Clarity
VVS2
Measurements
9.81 × 6.76 × 4.72 mm
Table
70%
Total depth
69.8%
Crown angle
Not given for this shape
Pavilion angle
Not given for this shape
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Very Good
Girdle
Medium
Culet
Long
Fluorescence
None

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