Marquise Cut SI2 Lab Grown Diamonds

SI2 in a marquise carries moderate risk of visible inclusions. The brilliant faceting provides some concealment, but SI2 inclusions are larger. Inclusions near either tip can also create durability concerns at the vulnerable points. The bowtie area can draw attention to center inclusions. Each SI2 marquise needs careful inspection.

Some SI2 marquise lab grown diamonds look acceptable if inclusions are along the curved sides away from the bowtie and tips. The brilliant faceting helps more than step cuts. V-prong settings can cover tip-area inclusions. Halos draw attention outward. The marquise's dramatic shape can distract from minor inclusions, but eye-clean is not guaranteed.

SI2 is a budget option requiring careful evaluation. Visible inclusions are probable. For guaranteed eye-clean quality, VS2 is the standard recommendation. SI2 is best for buyers prioritizing maximum size (the marquise already looks the largest per carat) who can inspect stones individually and accept some inclusion risk.

Maximum value play, requiring careful individual stone inspection to confirm eye-clean quality. In a SI2 marquise offers significant savings when you select an eye-clean stone. The marquise cut's brilliant-cut faceting hides inclusions well, making SI2 an efficient choice.