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VS1 means 'Very Slightly Included 1,' with minor inclusions difficult to see under magnification. At 3 carats, VS1 is reliably eye-clean in a princess cut because the brilliant-style faceting scatters light effectively. Most VS1 princess cuts at this size appear clean and brilliantly sparkly.
VS1 is an excellent value grade for the princess cut at 3 carats. The brilliant faceting provides strong inclusion concealment, making VS1 look as clean as higher grades in everyday conditions. The dollar savings at 3 carats versus VVS grades are very significant.
The princess cut's brilliant faceting maintains strong inclusion concealment regardless of size. At 3 carats, VS1 remains reliably eye-clean because the sparkle pattern effectively masks minor inclusions. The larger face-up area is offset by the cut's light-scattering properties.
VS1 clarity is always eye-clean. Minor inclusions that are difficult to see under 10x magnification. At 3 carats, the larger face can make inclusions slightly more visible than at smaller sizes. The princess cut's brilliant-cut faceting helps mask minor inclusions.