The Carat Standard

IGI report LG825657089

1.00 ct Asscher Laboratory-Grown Diamond

83/100 · Considered

A balanced profile with a few questions to carry forward.

What reads well

  • A 1.05:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic Asscher / square emerald range.
  • E color is in the colorless range.
  • VVS2 clarity: inclusions are not a practical visual factor.
  • No fluorescence: no haze risk to weigh.
  • The report states no indication of post-growth treatment.

What deserves a closer look

  • Face-up area is about 13% below typical Asscher / square emeralds of this weight, suggesting hidden weight in depth.
  • A 74% table is very large for a step cut, which can flatten the hall-of-mirrors effect.
  • Screening only: windowing, contrast and the step-cut "hall of mirrors" pattern in an Asscher / square emerald can only be judged from images or video of this exact stone.

What to check on the exact stone

  • Can you see straight through the center (windowing), or does it reflect clean steps?
  • With open step facets, is the center completely eye-clean without any visible dark marks?
  • Does this HPHT-grown diamond look neutral white beside another stone in daylight, with no gray or blue cast?
  • With Very Good symmetry, are any facet junctions visibly misaligned?

Report facts

Origin
Laboratory-grown
Carat
1.00 ct
Shape
Asscher
Color
E
Clarity
VVS2
Cut
Not stated
Measurements
5.49 × 5.25 × 3.50 mm
Table
74%
Depth
66.7%
Crown angle
Not stated
Pavilion angle
Not stated
Girdle
Thick
Culet
Pointed
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Very Good
Fluorescence
None

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