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3.02 Carat Round Lab Diamond

RC Ideal cut
F color
VVS2 clarity
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You’ve selected a 3.02 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:

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Very Good
Excellent
Your diamond
Rare Carat Ideal
PropertyTargetDiamond
Cut
Excellent
Excellent
Symmetry
Very Good or better
Excellent
Polish
Very Good or better
Excellent
Girdle Percentage
2.5% - 4%
4.0%
Girdle Thickness
Thin to Thick
M. Sli. Thick
Table
54% - 60%
58.0%
Depth
59% - 63%
62.5%
Crown Angle
33° - 35°
35.5°

Your 3.02 carat round lab diamond is graded F color (Colorless), and you can read more about F 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:

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(G-J)
Your diamond
(D-F)
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Color
K-D
F
Artificial Treatment
No
No
Fluorescence Color
None or Blue
None
Fluorescence Strength
Faint or less
None

Your 3.02 carat round lab diamond is graded VVS2 clarity, which stands for Very Very Slightly Included 2. Read more about VVS2 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
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VVS2-VVS1
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Clarity
SI2 or above
VVS2
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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E Fentem
3 hours ago
Well worth the money. The ring is stunning. It’s a little scary buying an item for big $$$$$ sight unseen and over the internet- but Rare Carat is legit!!
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Andrew
1 hour ago
Amazing diamonds, great customer service and very responsive. Very easy to deal with, and the quality was great
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Christian Knapp
22 hours ago
Absolutely perfect! So easy to work with, super cooperative post sale.<br><br>I bought a beautiful lab grown twist engagement ring for an unbeatable price, and upon arrival I found I had ordered a size too large, I was able to easily fill out a resize request and customer service helped me with any questions I had. 5 stars!!
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Marty Sanchez
2 hours ago
Helped to source a like diamond when the shipping time was longer than I preferred. Presentation was great although it would be nice to have less of an extravagent presentation for cheaper cost if you are an investor an dont really care about a high cost box presentation. Diamond came with actual paper certs and not just a link to an online copy which was great. Would also be even better if they could figure out a way to reduce all diamond shipping costs.
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Today
Exceptional customer service from Kira, Zander, and Priya. They made my exchange seamless and went above and beyond to make sure I was completely satisfied. Beautiful jewelry backed by a company that truly cares about its customers. Highly recommend Rare Caret!
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Vipin
18 hours ago
Everything about Rare Carat has been absolutely amazing! I got a fully customized engagement ring for my fiancée, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. I first sourced the diamond through Rare Carat, and I really appreciated how transparent and customer-focused they were. Throughout the process, Noni was my point of contact, and she was exceptional. She was always prompt with her email responses, patiently answered all my questions, and made sure every detail was taken care of. Once the diamond was finalized, I discussed my custom ring design with Noni. She carefully documented all of my requirements and coordinated everything with their jewelry team. One thing that really impressed me was that they shipped the diamond to my home for inspection before it was set, which gave me complete confidence in my purchase. The custom design process was equally impressive. I went over every little detail of the ring, and the team captured my vision remarkably well. They sent me a 3D render, and I was pleasantly surprised that about 95% of the design matched exactly what I had envisioned. After just one round of minor revisions, the design was finalized. Within about 4 to 5 weeks, the ring was completed and even shipped earlier than promised. The entire experience, from sourcing the diamond to designing and delivering the finished ring, was seamless and stress-free. Most importantly, my fiancée absolutely loves the ring, and seeing how happy she is made the entire journey worthwhile. Thank you, Noni and the entire Rare Carat team, for your professionalism, attention to detail, and outstanding customer service. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and would highly recommend Rare Carat to anyone looking for a custom engagement ring.
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5 days ago
Phenomenal and of course she said yes
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Kevin
23 hours ago
Easy to choose and build what you want, very helpful staff, and will be returning in the future!
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5 days ago
Great customer service. Great price on natural diamonds.
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Marion
Today
Ordered a loose diamond to upgrade my wedding band for our 10th anniversary. Communication about order was very good and arrived fast. I highly recommend and will definitely use Rare Carat in the future!
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