1 Carat Oval Cut VS2 Lab Grown Diamonds

VS2 is the most recommended clarity for a 1 carat oval lab grown diamond because the oval's brilliant faceting makes VS2 inclusions invisible to the naked eye. It is the lowest grade at which eye-clean quality is consistently guaranteed in brilliant cuts. At 1 carat, spending more on clarity produces no visible improvement. The budget saved by choosing VS2 is better invested in an oval with excellent proportions and minimal bowtie.

A 1 carat oval VS2 lab created diamond is eye-clean in the vast majority of cases. The oval's brilliant faceting is effective at concealing minor inclusions at this size. In rare instances, a VS2 with a poorly positioned dark inclusion could be marginally visible. For practical purposes, VS2 is a reliable eye-clean grade for 1 carat ovals, and it frees up budget for the more important factor: cut quality.

The ideal specification for a 1 carat oval lab grown diamond is G or H color, VS2 clarity, a length-to-width ratio between 1.35 and 1.50, and minimal bowtie. Unlike rounds with standardized cut grades, ovals must be evaluated individually for light performance. Prioritize finding an oval with excellent proportions and faint or absent bowtie, then let G/VS2 handle color and clarity efficiently.

Do Amore's 1 carat VS2 oval cut lab grown diamonds are grown, cut, and polished using renewable energy (solar and hydro power). All lab diamonds are certified by GIA, IGI, or GCAL. Every purchase provides clean water to one person in need. All rings include free lifetime maintenance covering inspections, polishing, cleaning, stone tightening, rhodium plating, and resizing, plus a 60-day return policy.