The Carat Standard

IGI report LG827611398

0.91 ct Square Cushion Laboratory-Grown Diamond

82/100 · Considered

A balanced profile with a few questions to carry forward.

What reads well

  • A 1.04:1 length-to-width ratio sits in the classic cushion range.
  • Excellent polish and symmetry, the top finish grades.
  • D color is in the colorless range.
  • No fluorescence: no haze risk to weigh.
  • Medium to slightly thick girdle balances durability and weight retention.

What deserves a closer look

  • SI2 is often not eye-clean in a cushion; view an image or video of this exact stone.
  • The depth 59.4% sits outside the typical cushion range.
  • Face-up area is unusually large for the weight, which can indicate a shallow cut with a see-through window.
  • Screening only: for this cushion, check images or video of the exact stone for the facet pattern (bold, chunky flashes or finer "crushed ice") and any dark areas under the table.
  • 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 61%, the table sits within the typical 56–66% range for a cushion, balancing brightness with fire.
Total depth · Closer look
59.4% is shallower than typical for a cushion (61–69%). That spreads the stone face-up but raises the risk of windowing — a glassy, see-through center.
Length-to-width · Ideal
A 1.04:1 outline is within the classic 1–1.35:1 range for a cushion.
Polish · Ideal
Excellent polish is the top finish grade — facets are cleanly executed with nothing that would soften sparkle.
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 · Ideal
Pointed: no visible culet facet when viewed face-up.
Color · Ideal
D is in the colorless range and faces up white in any metal.
Clarity · Closer look
SI2: inclusions may be visible to the eye. Confirm with images or video before buying.
Fluorescence · Ideal
None: no meaningful effect on appearance.

What to check on the exact stone

  • With a shallow 59.4% depth, can you see a glassy, see-through patch in the center?
  • Is this SI2 diamond eye-clean face-up from about 10 inches away?
  • Does this cushion produce broad, chunky flashes or small needle-like crushed-ice sparkle?
  • Can you show me the inscribed report number under a loupe before it is set?

Report facts

Origin
Laboratory-grown
Carat
0.91 ct
Shape
Square Cushion
Cut grade
Not given for this shape
Color
D
Clarity
SI2
Measurements
6.01 × 5.79 × 3.44 mm
Table
61%
Total depth
59.4%
Crown angle
Not given for this shape
Pavilion angle
Not given for this shape
Polish
Excellent
Symmetry
Excellent
Girdle
Medium to slightly thick (faceted)
Culet
Pointed
Fluorescence
None

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