The Carat Standard

IGI report LG779658575

2.50 ct Radiant Laboratory-Grown Diamond

78/100 · Considered

A balanced profile with a few questions to carry forward.

What reads well

  • A 1.40:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic radiant range.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • D color is in the colorless range.
  • VS1 clarity is typically eye-clean in a radiant.
  • No fluorescence: no haze risk to weigh.

What deserves a closer look

  • The table 57% and depth 72% sit outside the typical radiant range.
  • Screening only: for this radiant, check images or video of the exact stone for the sparkle pattern (defined flashes or "crushed ice") and any dark or see-through 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 · Favorable
A 57% table is smaller than typical for a radiant (60–70%). Smaller tables tend to favor fire over broad, flat brightness.
Total depth · Closer look
72% is deeper than typical for a radiant (61–68%). Extra depth holds weight below the girdle, so the stone can face up smaller than its carat weight suggests.
Length-to-width · Ideal
A 1.4:1 outline is within the classic 1.2–1.5:1 range for a radiant.
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
Thick: a durable girdle thickness that doesn't hide meaningful weight.
Culet · Ideal
Pointed: no visible culet facet when viewed face-up.
Color · Ideal
D is in the colorless range and faces up white in any metal.
Clarity · Favorable
VS1 is typically eye-clean.
Fluorescence · Ideal
None: no meaningful effect on appearance.

What to check on the exact stone

  • With 72% depth, does this stone face up smaller than a typical 2.50 ct radiant?
  • 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
2.50 ct
Shape
Radiant
Cut grade
Not given for this shape
Color
D
Clarity
VS1
Measurements
9.22 × 6.57 × 4.73 mm
Table
57%
Total depth
72%
Crown angle
Not given for this shape
Pavilion angle
Not given for this shape
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Girdle
Thick
Culet
Pointed
Fluorescence
None

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