The Carat Standard

IGI report LG769627982

1.49 ct Heart Laboratory-Grown Diamond

89/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • A 0.92:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic heart range.
  • Face-up spread (7.21 × 7.84 mm) is typical or better for a 1.49 ct heart.
  • Table 62% and depth 59.4% fall in the typical heart range.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • F color is in the colorless range.

What deserves a closer look

  • The stated 59.4% depth does not match the measurements (about 64.6%). Check the report data.
  • Thick to very thick girdle: a thick girdle carries hidden weight and can reduce face-up size (thicker points are common in fancy shapes).
  • 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 62%, the table sits within the typical 53–63% range for a heart, balancing brightness with fire.
Total depth · Ideal
59.4% 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 · Ideal
A 1.09:1 outline is within the classic 0.9–1.1:1 range for a heart.
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 · Closer look
Thick to very thick (faceted): a thick girdle carries weight in the rim, so the stone can face up a little smaller for its carat weight. It is durable, though.
Culet · Ideal
Pointed: no visible culet facet when viewed face-up.
Color · Ideal
F 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

  • Is extra carat weight trapped in the thick girdle rim where it does not add finger presence?
  • 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
1.49 ct
Shape
Heart
Cut grade
Not given for this shape
Color
F
Clarity
VVS2
Measurements
7.21 × 7.84 × 4.66 mm
Table
62%
Total depth
59.4%
Crown angle
Not given for this shape
Pavilion angle
Not given for this shape
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Girdle
Thick to very thick (faceted)
Culet
Pointed
Fluorescence
None

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