Is Ideal cut the same as Excellent?

They are both top-tier descriptions of light return. Use the grade your lab prints, then confirm the stone looks bright on video.

US guides

Why US buyers should not skip Excellent cut on rounds

Fair and Good cuts are how low USD prices are manufactured.

The US decision

Set the filter and leave it on while you compare G versus H. A well-cut H will beat a poorly cut D from across a restaurant table.

What to verify

Polish and symmetry should not be an afterthought. Excellent or Very Good on both belongs with an Excellent cut.

What to do next

Shop rounds with that floor already applied. Carat Mate ships the certified loose diamond and its lab report to United States addresses. Prices on the site are in USD. Wrong-item returns may be considered within 3 days of delivery, subject to review.

Questions

Is Ideal cut the same as Excellent?: They are both top-tier descriptions of light return. Use the grade your lab prints, then confirm the stone looks bright on video.