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SI2 at 2 carats in an emerald carries very high risk. Two carat lab grown diamonds are a wonderful spot. The transparent step-cut facets at the larger face display inclusions very openly. SI2 inclusions are almost always visible. This size-shape-clarity combination is strongly not recommended.
Very unlikely to be eye-clean. The step-cut's transparency at 2 carats displays inclusions prominently. Only buyers comfortable with visible inclusions should consider SI2 at this size in this shape.
Strongly not recommended. The emerald's transparency at 2 carats makes SI2 inclusions prominently visible. VS1 is the standard. For budget, VS2 with individual inspection is the minimum floor.
VS1 clarity is always eye-clean. Minor inclusions that are difficult to see under 10x magnification. At 2 carats, the stone size keeps inclusions manageable. The radiant cut's brilliant-cut faceting helps mask minor inclusions.