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15/15 quality

16.06 Carat emerald lab Diamond

Name: Emerald shape 16.06 Carat Lab Grown Diamond, G, VS2, GIA Certified
Brand: Rare Carat
SKU: 1036698
Availability: OutOfStock

RC Ideal cut

G color

VS2 clarity

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Lab

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Learn About Your Diamond

15/15 quality

You’ve selected a 16.06 carat Emerald lab diamond. 0% of our users choose emerald diamonds. Learn more about them here.

Cut is the most important factor. When an experienced gemologist picks up a diamond grading report, their eyes go to very specific values. They are looking to see if these fall within the desired ranges. Seemingly unimportant values like the depth percentage have a large effect on how your diamond will sparkle - and these values differ for each shape.

Follow the checklist prepared by our gemologists to see how your diamond fares. If it misses by a little bit on one or two, that’s fine, but we recommend trying to find a stone that passes on all:

Good

Very Good

Excellent

Rare Carat Ideal

Property	Target	Diamond
Symmetry	Very Good or better	Excellent
Polish	Very Good or better	Excellent
Girdle Thickness	Thin to Very Thick	Thick - Very Thick
Table	60% - 68%	66.0%
Depth	60% - 67%	67.8%

Your 16.06 carat Emerald lab diamond is graded G color (Near Colorless), and you can read more about G color diamonds here.

Color is graded beginning with D (Colorless). Learn more about diamond color here. The market prices colorless diamonds higher as they are rarer, but some people prefer warmer colored stones.

Our gemologists check for following color issues before recommending a diamond:

(K-Z)

Your diamond

(G-J)

(D-F)

Property	Target	Diamond
Color	K-D	G
Artificial Treatment	No	No
Fluorescence Color	None or Blue	None
Fluorescence Strength	Medium or less	None

Your 16.06 carat Emerald lab diamond is graded VS2 clarity, which stands for Very Slightly Included 2. Read more about VS2 clarity diamonds here, or learn more about diamond clarity in general here.

There are minimum clarities our gemologists prefer for each shape, but beyond that clarity is a matter of budget and preference. People typically aim for an eye clean stone. Also, our gemologists have certain deal-breakers when it comes to clarity. For example, our gemologists always avoid stones with a cavity, because with one wrong hit your diamond can crack.

Use the checklist below to ensure your diamond passes. Consult us before purchasing to see if any other nuanced issues are present:

SI2-SI1

Your diamond

VS2-VS1

VVS2-VVS1

IF-FL

Property	Target	Diamond
Clarity	SI1 or above	VS2
Cavity	No	No
Chip	No	No
Knot	No	No
Laser Hole	No	No
Etch Channel	No	No
Patch	No	No

A diamond's carat weight is determined by its size, with larger diamonds weighing more. Learn more about carat here.

However, it's important to note that carat weight is not the same as size, as other factors such as depth and shape can also impact how large a diamond appears.

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13 hours ago

I had a wonderful experience with Rare Carat. I purchased a ring for my fiancée, and it turned out absolutely perfect—exactly as I hoped. The delivery was on time, and their customer service was excellent, always responsive and helpful with any questions I had. I highly recommend Rare Carat to anyone looking for a beautiful ring since they offer a wide variety of options to choose from.

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Today

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6 hours ago

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