Asscher Cut VS2 Lab Grown Diamonds

VS2 is eye-clean in many asscher cuts, but not all. The step-cut's transparent windmill-pattern facets can reveal VS2 inclusions that would be invisible in a brilliant cut. Whether a VS2 asscher is eye-clean depends on the specific inclusion's type, size, and position. Individual evaluation is essential.

VS2 is good when you can inspect the specific stone and confirm eye-clean quality. A VS2 asscher with off-center, light-colored inclusions can save 10% to 15% over VS1 with no visible compromise. If you cannot inspect individually, VS1 is the safer recommendation.

Look for inclusions not positioned under the center of the large table facet. Off-center inclusions near the trimmed corners are less detectable. White or transparent inclusions are less visible than dark ones through the windmill-pattern transparency. Confirm eye-clean face-up at arm's length.

VS2 clarity is in most shapes eye-clean in asscher cut diamonds. Minor inclusions visible under 10x magnification but not to the naked eye in most cuts. For this step-cut shape, usually eye-clean but requires individual inspection in step cuts.