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SI2 carries high risk of visible inclusions. The translucent dome shows the interior very openly. Fewer facets provide minimal concealment. SI2 inclusions are almost always visible.
Some buyers accept visible inclusions as authentic character. The gentle glow can soften appearances somewhat. However, the translucent quality makes most inclusions clearly visible.
Generally not recommended due to the translucent quality showing inclusions openly. VS1 is the standard. VS2 with individual inspection is the budget floor for rose cuts.
A 1 carat rose sits very close to the finger and appears larger per carat due to the flat base and wide spread. At SI2 clarity, inclusions easily seen under magnification, may be visible to the naked eye. 1 carat natural diamonds are a great starting point and have been the average diamond size for natural diamonds for many decades.