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E color is colorless, with only the slightest trace difference from D that requires gemological expertise and controlled conditions to detect. In a 2 carat Dutch marquise, E color looks identically white to D. The vintage faceting's broader light pattern makes the D-E distinction completely invisible in normal viewing.
Excellent value. E delivers the same visual colorlessness as D at a lower price point. The Dutch marquise's vintage faceting makes the difference even less detectable than in modern cuts. At 2 carats, the per-carat savings between D and E are meaningful with zero compromise in appearance.
No. E color is firmly in the colorless range and will not show tip-color concentration. The Dutch marquise's rounded tips (unlike the sharp points of a traditional marquise) also distribute light more evenly, further reducing any potential for localized color perception.
The difference between E and F color is virtually impossible to detect with the naked eye in a dutch marquise cut, though step-cut facets can show color slightly more readily. Once set in a ring, both grades appear equally white. Choosing F color over E in a 2 carat dutch marquise can free up budget for a better cut or larger stone.