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SI1 means 'Slightly Included 1,' with inclusions visible under magnification and occasionally to the naked eye. In a 2 carat old mine marquise, the vintage faceting can conceal many SI1 inclusions through its broader, less revealing light pattern. However, the elongated shape means careful selection is important at this size.
Yes, many SI1 old mine marquise diamonds at 2 carats are eye-clean, especially when inclusions fall away from the center. The old mine faceting is more forgiving than modern cuts, improving your chances. Look for stones where inclusions are near the blunted tips or under crown facets rather than centered under the table.
SI1 is a strong budget choice for vintage cuts. The old mine marquise's broader faceting naturally conceals inclusions better than modern precision cuts, making SI1 perform above its grade. At 2 carats, be selective and verify eye-clean status, and you can get excellent value.
When looking for 2 carat natural diamonds, look between 1.9 to 2.2 carats so that you give yourself the best selection which will help find the best value. Searching within this range across different SI1 clarity options gives you the widest selection to compare cut quality, clarity grades, and overall value. A well-chosen 2 carat SI1 old mine marquise natural diamond at the lower end of this range can look identical to one at the exact 2 carat mark while costing less.