The Carat Standard

IGI report LG816625115

4.03 ct Cushion Laboratory-Grown Diamond

84/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • Face-up spread (11.53 × 8.33 mm) is typical or better for a 4.03 ct Old Mine cut.
  • Table 55% and depth 62.7% fall in the typical Old Mine cut range.
  • 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

  • A 1.38:1 length-to-width ratio is outside the classic Old Mine cut range; the outline will look more elongated than typical.
  • Screening only: for this Old Mine cut, check images or video of the exact stone for the broad, chunky antique flash pattern and how the open culet looks 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.
  • Not stated on the report: culet. This is not assumed to be favorable, and confidence is lower.

What to check on the exact stone

  • Does this cushion produce broad, chunky flashes or small needle-like crushed-ice sparkle?
  • 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
4.03 ct
Shape
Cushion
Color
D
Clarity
VVS1
Cut
Not stated
Measurements
11.53 × 8.33 × 5.22 mm
Table
55%
Depth
62.7%
Crown angle
Not stated
Pavilion angle
Not stated
Girdle
Medium to slightly thick (faceted)
Culet
—
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Fluorescence
None

How The Carat Standard reads a report