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18/18 quality

3.00 Carat round lab Diamond

RC Ideal cut
E color
VVS1 clarity
$6,880
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18/18 quality

Cut:

8/8

You’ve selected a 3.00 carat Round lab diamond. 0% of our users choose round 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
Your diamond
Rare Carat Ideal
PropertyTargetDiamond
Cut
Excellent
Ideal
Symmetry
Very Good or better
Excellent
Polish
Very Good or better
Excellent
Girdle Percentage
2.5% - 4%
3.5%
Girdle Thickness
Thin to Thick
M. Thick
Table
54% - 60%
57.0%
Depth
59% - 63%
61.9%
Crown Angle
33° - 35°
34.5°

Color:

3/3

Your 3.00 carat Round lab diamond is graded E color (Colorless), and you can read more about E 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)
(G-J)
Your diamond
(D-F)
PropertyTargetDiamond
Color
K-D
E
Artificial Treatment
No
No
Fluorescence Color
None or Blue
None
Fluorescence Strength
Faint or less
None

Clarity:

7/7

Your 3.00 carat Round lab diamond is graded VVS1 clarity, which stands for Very Very Slightly Included 1. Read more about VVS1 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
VS2-VS1
Your diamond
VVS2-VVS1
IF-FL
Very Very Slightly Included 1:
The inclusions are difficult to see even under 10x magnification.
PropertyTargetDiamond
Clarity
SI2 or above
VVS1
Cavity
No
No
Chip
No
No
Knot
No
No
Laser Hole
No
No
Etch Channel
No
No
Patch
No
No

Diamond Size: 3.00 Carat

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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5 days ago
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