Higher clarity for fancies?

[VuittonGal]

Is a VS2 too low to go with a fancy-cut diamond? I''m looking at princess, oval and radiant. I''m afraid that a fancy-cut will show inclusions more so than a RB. Thoughts?

 

[diamondlil]

I don''t think that is necessarily true. A lot has to do with the placement of the inclusions and whether YOUR eyes see anything. I have an SI2 pear, and if I did not know where the large feather was, I''d never see it. Also, many interpret the definition of eye clean differently. To me, eye clean does not mean holding it 6 inches from your face and staring at it intently for 5 minutes. If I can''t see anything at 18 inches in 10 or 15 seconds, that''s good for me.

 

[Lorelei]

You might find " show me the ring" helpful in the above forum, many lovely fancy shapes in there of SI clarity. Also see if you can view different stones to see what pleases you in person. No two diamonds are alike and as Diamondlil says it will depend on the nature and placement of the inclusion. I wouldn''t have thought VS2 is too low at all .

 

[Capitol Bill]

The only fancy cuts that generally show inclusions more readily are step cuts (emerald, asscher, etc.). The cuts you mentioned, and other brilliant cuts, are better at masking most types of inclusions. Regardless of cut, in the vast majority of cases a VS2 (graded by a top lab) should not present a problem in terms of "eye clean." No worries!
Bill Scherlag

 

[FireGoddess]

Ditto to what has been said. My pear is a VS2 and I have yet to ever find the inclusions, either by eye or even with a 10X loupe! If you are considering step cut stones though (asscher, emerald, etc), as CB noted, those don''t hide inclusions as well so you definitely want consider higher clarities for those.

 

[WinkHPD]

Bill states it correctly. The step cuts can, but will not necessarily always, show inclusions clear up to a VS1. It is one of those areas where you need to speak with the vendor and rely on him to give you an accurate visual opinion, then verify with your own eyes. Remember that you may see better than he does or not as well so always let your own eyes be the final judge.

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