The Carat Standard

IGI report LG769670860

3.51 ct Emerald Laboratory-Grown Diamond

89/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • Face-up spread (10.83 × 7.11 mm) is typical or better for a 3.51 ct emerald cut.
  • Table 69% and depth 61.2% fall in the typical emerald cut range.
  • D color is in the colorless range.
  • VS1 clarity is typically eye-clean in an emerald cut.
  • No fluorescence: no haze risk to weigh.

What deserves a closer look

  • A 1.52:1 length-to-width ratio is outside the classic emerald cut range; the outline will look more elongated than typical.
  • 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 · Ideal
At 69%, the table sits within the typical 60–69% range for an emerald cut, balancing brightness with fire.
Total depth · Ideal
61.2% is within the typical 60–69% range for an emerald cut, keeping weight where it contributes to face-up size and light return.
Length-to-width · Favorable
A 1.52:1 outline is longer and slimmer than the classic 1.3–1.5:1 range for an emerald cut — a matter of taste, but worth seeing in person.
Polish · Favorable
Very Good polish is a fine result; the difference from Excellent is rarely visible without magnification.
Symmetry · Ideal
Excellent symmetry is the top finish grade — facets are cleanly executed with nothing that would soften sparkle.
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
D is in the colorless range and faces up white in any metal.
Clarity · Favorable
VS1 is typically eye-clean, though step cuts show inclusions more readily — worth a close look at the images.
Fluorescence · Ideal
None: no meaningful effect on appearance.

What to check on the exact stone

  • With open step facets, is the center completely eye-clean without any visible dark marks?
  • Does this CVD diamond show any brown or gray undertone face-up in daylight?
  • With Very Good polish, are there visible surface polish lines or wheel marks?
  • Can you show me the inscribed report number under a loupe before it is set?

Report facts

Origin
Laboratory-grown
Carat
3.51 ct
Shape
Emerald
Cut grade
Not given for this shape
Color
D
Clarity
VS1
Measurements
10.83 × 7.11 × 4.35 mm
Table
69%
Total depth
61.2%
Crown angle
Not given for this shape
Pavilion angle
Not given for this shape
Polish
Very Good
Symmetry
Excellent
Girdle
Medium
Culet
Long
Fluorescence
None

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