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Yes, many 1 carat princess cut SI1 lab grown diamonds are eye-clean. The princess cut's brilliant faceting is one of the most effective at concealing inclusions among all diamond shapes. At 1 carat, the face-up area is compact enough that SI1 inclusions, if positioned favorably, remain hidden. Each stone should be evaluated individually, but the princess cut gives you good odds of finding a clean SI1 at 1 carat.
Look for a 1 carat princess cut SI1 lab diamond where the inclusions are white or transparent (not dark), and located near the corners or edges rather than centered under the table. Princess cuts have complex corner facets that effectively camouflage off-center inclusions. Also confirm that no inclusion compromises the structural integrity of the pointed corners, which are the most vulnerable part of a princess cut.
SI1 typically saves 15% to 25% over VS2 at 1 carat in a princess cut lab grown diamond. If you find an eye-clean SI1, you get the same on-finger appearance as VS2 at a lower price. Those savings can fund a move from a 1 carat to a 1.20 or 1.30 carat stone, or pay for a higher-quality ring setting. The trade-off is that SI1 requires individual stone evaluation rather than being a guaranteed eye-clean grade.
Yes, Do Amore carries 1 carat SI1 princess lab created diamonds. Inclusions noticeable under 10x magnification, sometimes visible to the naked eye depending on the cut. Each purchase provides clean water access to one person in need.