The Carat Standard

IGI report LG780689180

2.05 ct Square Cushion Laboratory-Grown Diamond

88/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • A 1.03:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic cushion range.
  • Face-up spread (7.35 × 7.14 mm) is typical or better for a 2.05 ct cushion.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • D color is in the colorless range.
  • VVS1 clarity: inclusions are not a practical visual factor.

What deserves a closer look

  • Screening only: for this cushion, check images or video of the exact stone for the facet pattern (bold, chunky flashes or finer "crushed ice") and any dark areas under the table.

The reading, field by field

Table · Ideal
At 64%, the table sits within the typical 56–66% range for a cushion, balancing brightness with fire.
Total depth · Closer look
69.7% is deeper than typical for a cushion (61–69%). Extra depth holds weight below the girdle, so the stone can face up smaller than its carat weight suggests.
Length-to-width · Ideal
A 1.03:1 outline is within the classic 1–1.35:1 range for a cushion.
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 (faceted): 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 · Ideal
VVS1: inclusions, if any, are only visible under magnification.
Fluorescence · Ideal
None: no meaningful effect on appearance.

What to check on the exact stone

  • With 69.7% depth, does this stone face up smaller than a typical 2.05 ct square cushion?
  • Does this cushion produce broad, chunky flashes or small needle-like crushed-ice sparkle?
  • Does this HPHT-grown diamond look neutral white beside another stone in daylight, with no gray or blue cast?
  • Can you show me the inscribed report number under a loupe before it is set?

Report facts

Origin
Laboratory-grown
Carat
2.05 ct
Shape
Square Cushion
Cut grade
Not given for this shape
Color
D
Clarity
VVS1
Measurements
7.35 × 7.14 × 4.98 mm
Table
64%
Total depth
69.7%
Crown angle
Not given for this shape
Pavilion angle
Not given for this shape
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Girdle
Slightly thick to thick (faceted)
Culet
Pointed
Fluorescence
None

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