The Carat Standard

IGI report LG826691227

3.00 ct Marquise Laboratory-Grown Diamond

87/100 · Refined

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

What reads well

  • A 1.94:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic marquise range.
  • Face-up spread (14.45 × 7.43 mm) is typical or better for a 3.00 ct marquise.
  • D color is in the colorless range.
  • VVS2 clarity: inclusions are not a practical visual factor.
  • No fluorescence: no haze risk to weigh.

What deserves a closer look

  • The table 66% sits outside the typical marquise range.
  • Thick to very thick girdle: a thick girdle carries hidden weight and can reduce face-up size (thicker points are common in fancy shapes).
  • Screening only: bow-tie, windowing and contrast in a marquise can only be judged from images or video of this exact stone.
  • Treatment status is not stated on the report. For a laboratory-grown diamond, ask whether it is as-grown or post-growth treated.

What to check on the exact stone

  • Does the large table look bright but flat, with less colored fire than you expected?
  • Will the ring setting use protective V-tip prongs or a bezel to safeguard the two delicate points?
  • Is extra carat weight trapped in the thick girdle rim where it does not add finger presence?
  • Does this CVD diamond show any brown or gray undertone face-up in daylight?

Report facts

Origin
Laboratory-grown
Carat
3.00 ct
Shape
Marquise
Color
D
Clarity
VVS2
Cut
Not stated
Measurements
14.45 × 7.43 × 4.49 mm
Table
66%
Depth
60.4%
Crown angle
Not stated
Pavilion angle
Not stated
Girdle
Thick to very thick (faceted)
Culet
Pointed
Polish
Very Good
Symmetry
Excellent
Fluorescence
None

How The Carat Standard reads a report