0.50 ct Cushion G VS2 GIA Certified Diamond

Specifications

Stock No

SG100032

Shape

Cushion

Carat

0.50

Color

G

Clarity

VS2

Polish

Very Good

Symmetry

Very Good

Fluorescence

None

Depth

69.6%

Table

63%

Measurements

4.59 x 4.20 x 2.93 mm

Laboratory

GIA

Certificate No

5533665195

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About this diamond

At 0.5 carat, with measurements of 4.59 x 4.20 x 2.93 mm, this GIA-certified 0.5 carat cushion G VS2 diamond has a gently elongated outline rather than a square profile. Its length-to-width ratio of approximately 1.09 gives the cushion shape a subtle directional character, while its G colour places it within the near-colourless range. Together, the modest dimensions and near-colourless grade make colour a quiet part of its appearance: in a face-up view, a G diamond of this size will typically read as white rather than noticeably warm. White gold or platinum would emphasise that fresh, neutral impression, framing the 4.59 x 4.20 mm outline with a similarly white surround. G colour sits just below the colourless grades, so a white-metal setting suits a buyer who wants a bright-looking 0.5 carat diamond ring without making the highest colour grade the priority. Yellow or rose gold offers a different effect: the warmer metal can create contrast around the cushion, although reflections from the setting may also introduce warmth into its appearance. Either approach can flatter this grade, depending on the character you want from the finished piece. The 63% table and 69.6% depth add important context to that colour impression. The table is the broad upper facet through which much of the diamond’s interior is viewed; here, its size sits alongside a relatively deep cushion profile. Some of the 0.5 carat weight is therefore carried vertically rather than entirely in face-up spread. The result is a compact footprint with softly rounded corners, not an especially broad outline for its weight. These proportions alone do not establish light performance, but they help explain why the measured dimensions matter as much as the carat figure when planning a solitaire. VS2 clarity complements the G colour particularly well at this scale. Very Slightly Included 2 indicates inclusions that are generally assessed under magnification; at 0.5 carat, they are typically less apparent without magnification than in a substantially larger stone of the same grade. Very Good polish and Very Good symmetry support the finish and facet alignment, contributing to an orderly presentation of the cushion outline. GIA certification provides independent grading of the stated colour and clarity, alongside the stone’s measurements and finish characteristics. None fluorescence means no fluorescence was recorded under the laboratory’s grading conditions. For a buyer seeking G colour and VS2 clarity in a 0.5 carat cushion diamond certified by GIA, the appeal lies in this balance of near-colourless appearance, compact proportions and slight elongation. A restrained white-metal solitaire can keep the focus on that balance, while yellow or rose gold can give the same stone a warmer setting context. Seha Diamond can help translate its 4.59 x 4.20 mm outline and your preferred metal colour into a finished piece.