The Carat Standard

IGI report LG788659249

2.54 ct Round Brilliant Laboratory-Grown Diamond

85/100 · Refined

A strong, composed candidate on paper.

What reads well

  • Crown 33.5° with pavilion 40.8° sits in the well-regarded pairing zone for brightness and fire.
  • Table 58% and depth 60.6% are within the classic round brilliant range.
  • E color is in the colorless range.
  • VS1 clarity is typically eye-clean in a round brilliant.
  • No fluorescence: no haze risk to weigh.

What deserves a closer look

  • Good polish / Excellent symmetry is below the Excellent/Very Good standard and can soften sparkle.
  • The culet is described as chipped or abraded; check whether it is visible face-up.
  • 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 58%, the table sits within the typical 53–59% range for a round brilliant, balancing brightness with fire.
Total depth · Ideal
60.6% is within the typical 59.5–63% range for a round brilliant, keeping weight where it contributes to face-up size and light return.
Crown angle · Ideal
33.5° sits in the 32–36° zone where crown angles typically balance fire and brightness.
Pavilion angle · Ideal
40.8° is inside the narrow 40.5–41.3° zone where the pavilion returns light most efficiently.
Polish · Closer look
Good polish is below the grades most buyers target and can slightly soften crispness. Worth seeing the stone in person or on video.
Symmetry · Ideal
Excellent symmetry is the top finish grade — facets are cleanly executed with nothing that would soften sparkle.
Girdle · Ideal
Medium To Slightly Thick (Faceted): a durable girdle thickness that doesn't hide meaningful weight.
Culet · Favorable
An abraded culet is usually invisible to the eye.
Color · Ideal
E 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.
Cut grade · Favorable
Very Good as issued by IGI, on IGI's own scale. The measured proportions above tell you more than the label.

What to check on the exact stone

  • Does this CVD diamond show any brown or gray undertone face-up in daylight?
  • With Good polish, are there visible surface polish lines or wheel marks?
  • Can I see this stone in soft daylight away from store spotlights to verify its sparkle?
  • Can you show me the inscribed report number under a loupe before it is set?

Report facts

Origin
Laboratory-grown
Carat
2.54 ct
Shape
Round Brilliant
Color
E
Clarity
VS1
Cut
Very Good
Measurements
8.77–8.85 × 5.33 mm
Table
58%
Depth
60.6%
Crown angle
33.5°
Pavilion angle
40.8°
Girdle
Medium to slightly thick (faceted)
Culet
Abraded
Polish
Good
Symmetry
Excellent
Fluorescence
None

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