2.06 Carat Elongated Cushion Lab-Grown Diamond, D VS1, IGI Certified
2.06 Carat Elongated Cushion Lab-Grown Diamond, D VS1, IGI Certified
A cushion has rounded corners and softly curved sides, and its larger facets give chunky, bold flashes of light. This one is 2.06 carats and measures 9.53 × 6.37 mm face-up, a length-to-width ratio of 1.50. D is in the colorless range (D–F): it will face up icy white, in white metal or yellow gold. VS1 inclusions are minor and usually need 10× magnification to see. In a cushion of 2.06 carats that typically means eye-clean, though the grade does not say where the inclusion sits. Cushions suit a halo, a solitaire, or a vintage-inspired setting. On value: we currently list 31 other D VS1 cushion diamonds between 1.85 and 2.27 carats. At $449 (about $218 per carat), this one is priced close to the median of that group (median $439); 10 of them cost more. Price differences within a group usually come down to exact weight, cut details and how the stone looks, so compare the videos.
The photo is a still frame from this diamond's own 360° video, cropped and placed on a white background; the stone itself is not retouched.
Specifications
| Shape | Elongated Cushion |
|---|---|
| Carat weight | 2.06 |
| Color | D |
| Clarity | VS1 |
| Cut grade | Not graded by the lab (usual for fancy shapes) |
| Polish | Excellent |
| Symmetry | Excellent |
| Fluorescence | Listed on the grading report |
| Measurements (L × W × D) | 9.53 × 6.37 × 4.36 mm |
| Length-to-width ratio | 1.50 |
| Depth | 68.4% |
| Table | 64% |
| Girdle | Listed on the grading report |
| Culet | Listed on the grading report |
| Grading lab | IGI (International Gemological Institute) |
| Report number | 766655009 |
| Growth method | CVD (chemical vapor deposition) |
View the 360° video · Verify IGI report 766655009
Why this diamond
What stands out: Excellent polish and symmetry and D (colorless) color. Worth knowing: its 1.50 ratio is outside the most common range for a cushion (1.00–1.05 or 1.15–1.35), which changes the outline, so look at the proportions; the lab did not give an overall cut grade (normal for fancy shapes), so polish, symmetry and the video matter more.
Questions about this diamond
Is a VS1 cushion of 2.06 carats eye-clean?
VS1 inclusions are minor and usually need 10× magnification to see. In a cushion of 2.06 carats that typically means eye-clean, though the grade does not say where the inclusion sits. The 360° video on this page is the best way to check.
What does the IGI report tell me, and how do I verify it?
IGI (International Gemological Institute) graded this diamond and issued report 766655009. The report records the shape, measurements, carat weight, color, clarity, polish and symmetry, and states that the diamond is laboratory-grown. It also lists details we don't show here, such as fluorescence, girdle and culet. Enter the report number on IGI's website (the verify link on this page goes straight there) to confirm the details match this listing.
Will D color look white?
D is in the colorless range (D–F): it will face up icy white, in white metal or yellow gold.
Is this a real diamond? What does CVD mean?
Yes. It is a lab-grown diamond: carbon in the same crystal structure as a mined diamond, with the same hardness and optical properties. It was grown by CVD (chemical vapor deposition). The growth method doesn't make a diamond better or worse on its own; the grades and how it looks do.
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Lab-grown & certification
Lab-grown & certification
Every stone is graded by an independent lab. Read our FAQ for how to verify a report.
About lab-grown diamonds
Is a lab-grown diamond a real diamond? Yes. A lab-grown diamond is made of carbon atoms arranged in the same crystal structure as a mined diamond, so it has the same chemical composition, hardness and optical properties. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission's Jewelry Guides treat a diamond as a diamond regardless of origin, but require the origin to be clearly disclosed. That is why every one of our listings says "lab-grown".
How is it different from a natural (mined) diamond? Origin. A natural diamond formed deep in the earth over a very long time; a lab-grown diamond is grown above ground in weeks or months under controlled conditions. You can't tell them apart with the naked eye. Gemological labs use specialized instruments to identify origin, and the grading report states it.
Is a lab-grown diamond the same as moissanite or cubic zirconia? No. Moissanite (silicon carbide) and cubic zirconia (zirconium dioxide) are different materials that look similar. A lab-grown diamond is diamond.
Will a lab-grown diamond hold its value like a mined one? We won't make resale or investment promises for any diamond, lab-grown or mined. Buy the stone because you love it.
Certificates and grading
What is an IGI report? IGI (International Gemological Institute) is an independent laboratory that grades diamonds. Its report records the stone's shape, measurements, carat weight, color, clarity, cut grade where given, polish, symmetry and proportions, and for lab-grown stones it states that the diamond is laboratory-grown. A small number of our stones are graded by GIA (Gemological Institute of America) or GSI (Gemological Science International) instead. The lab is named in each listing's title.
How do I verify a report? Every certified listing shows the report number and a "Verify certificate" link to the lab's own website. You can also type the number into the lab's report-check page yourself. Many graded stones also carry a microscopic laser inscription of the report number on the girdle (the outer edge); if yours does, a jeweler with a loupe can match it to the report.
Why do some listings say "Cut: Not stated"? Labs usually give an overall cut grade only for round brilliants. For fancy shapes (oval, emerald, pear and so on) look at polish, symmetry, table %, depth % and the 360° video instead.
What does "Ideal" cut mean? IGI uses "Ideal" as its top cut grade for round diamonds, above "Excellent". It describes how well the proportions return light.
CVD vs HPHT
What do CVD and HPHT mean? They are the two ways lab-grown diamonds are grown. - CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition): a thin diamond seed sits in a chamber filled with a carbon-rich gas; the carbon settles onto the seed and builds the crystal layer by layer. - HPHT (High Pressure, High Temperature): carbon is subjected to the kind of extreme pressure and heat that form diamonds in nature, and crystallizes around a seed.
Is one better than the other? No. Both produce real diamond. What matters for the stone in front of you is its grade (color, clarity, cut, polish, symmetry) and how it looks. The growth method is listed on every product page so you know.
Are lab-grown diamonds treated after growth? Some are. Lab-grown diamonds, especially some fancy colors, can go through post-growth treatment to improve or produce color. The grading report notes the growth method and comments on post-growth treatment where the lab detects it. Check the comments section of the report before you buy.
Choosing a diamond: the 4Cs
Carat is weight, not size (1 carat = 0.2 g). Two stones of the same carat weight can look different sizes depending on shape and proportions. Check the measurements in millimeters.
Color for white diamonds runs from D (colorless) downward. D–F are colorless; G–H are near-colorless and look white to most eyes once set. For fancy-color stones the grade describes hue and intensity (for example, Fancy Intense Pink or Fancy Vivid Blue); deeper intensity means stronger color.
Clarity describes internal and surface characteristics: IF (internally flawless), VVS1/VVS2 (very, very slightly included), VS1/VS2 (very slightly included), SI1/SI2 (slightly included). VS stones usually look clean to the naked eye; the 360° video is the best way to check.
Cut is how well the diamond is proportioned and finished, and it drives sparkle more than any other C. For rounds, look for Ideal or Excellent. For fancy shapes, look for Excellent or Very Good polish and symmetry, and use the video.
Where to spend and where to save: prioritize cut and a shape you love, then choose the color and clarity where the stone looks clean and white to you. Paying for grades you can't see is optional.
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