The Carat Standard

IGI report LG783636220

3.71 ct Marquise Laboratory-Grown Diamond

88/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • A 2.06:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic marquise range.
  • Face-up spread (17.00 × 8.27 mm) is typical or better for a 3.71 ct marquise.
  • VVS2 clarity: inclusions are not a practical visual factor.
  • No fluorescence: no haze risk to weigh.
  • Medium to slightly thick girdle balances durability and weight retention.

What deserves a closer look

  • H color in a 3.71 ct marquise may show some warmth, especially at the points.
  • Screening only: for this marquise, check images or video of the exact stone for the bow-tie and whether the two points line up end to end.
  • 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 59%, the table sits within the typical 53–63% range for a marquise, balancing brightness with fire.
Total depth · Closer look
57.6% is shallower than typical for a marquise (58–64%). That spreads the stone face-up but raises the risk of windowing — a glassy, see-through center.
Length-to-width · Ideal
A 2.06:1 outline is within the classic 1.85–2.2:1 range for a marquise.
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 to slightly thick (faceted): a durable girdle thickness that doesn't hide meaningful weight.
Culet · Ideal
Pointed: no visible culet facet when viewed face-up.
Color · Favorable
H is near-colorless and faces up white in most settings, though a marquise can show a hint of warmth at the points.
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 a shallow 57.6% depth, can you see a glassy, see-through patch in the center?
  • In a face-up video, does the bow-tie flicker as the stone tilts, or stay a fixed dark band across the center?
  • Will the ring setting use protective V-tip prongs or a bezel to safeguard the two delicate points?
  • Can you show me the inscribed report number under a loupe before it is set?

Report facts

Origin
Laboratory-grown
Carat
3.71 ct
Shape
Marquise
Cut grade
Not given for this shape
Color
H
Clarity
VVS2
Measurements
17.00 × 8.27 × 4.76 mm
Table
59%
Total depth
57.6%
Crown angle
Not given for this shape
Pavilion angle
Not given for this shape
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Very Good
Girdle
Medium to slightly thick (faceted)
Culet
Pointed
Fluorescence
None

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