3 Carat Princess Cut VS2 Lab Grown Diamonds

VS2 means 'Very Slightly Included 2,' with minor inclusions visible under magnification. At 3 carats, VS2 is generally eye-clean in a princess cut, though the larger face-up area increases the small chance of visible inclusions compared to smaller sizes. Verifying each stone individually is recommended.

In most cases, yes. The princess cut's brilliant faceting provides good inclusion concealment. At 3 carats, the majority of VS2 princess cuts are eye-clean, but the larger size means a slightly higher percentage may show faint inclusions compared to 1-2 carat sizes. Individual stone verification adds confidence.

VS2 typically costs 10-15% less than VS1 at 3 carats, which is a very meaningful dollar savings. Since most VS2 princess cuts at this size are eye-clean, the savings represent genuine value for buyers who verify their specific stone. The princess cut's brilliant sparkle works in VS2's favor.

A 3 carat VS2 princess natural diamond looks best in four-prong settings that protect the pointed corners, channel settings, and cathedral settings. At 3 carats, the stone has significant presence, so a simpler setting lets the diamond take center stage. At VS2 clarity, minor inclusions visible under 10x magnification but not to the naked eye in most cuts. The pointed corners can be vulnerable to chipping, so protective prong settings are recommended. All Do Amore rings include free lifetime maintenance covering inspections, polishing, cleaning, stone tightening, rhodium plating, and resizing.