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G is good with consideration. The old mine marquise's larger facets and double-tip geometry can show body color slightly more openly. However, G's warmth is subtle enough that the vintage sparkle masks it in most conditions. In yellow gold, G is completely invisible and creates a period-authentic antique marquise look.
G may show very faint warmth at both pointed tips, but the old mine marquise's broader antique facets distribute warmth more evenly than modern marquise. Most observers will not notice. In yellow or rose gold with V-prongs at both tips, any warmth is neutralized.
VS2 is typically eye-clean. VS1 provides extra margin for the larger antique facets. The G/VS2 combination offers strong value for the vintage marquise aesthetic.
At carats, a G color old mine marquise is near-colorless, meaning it is faces up white in virtually every setting with only faint warmth. Not distinguishable from f in most real-world conditions. In white gold or platinum, G color faces up clean and bright. In yellow or rose gold, any faint body color becomes imperceptible against the warm metal. The old mine marquise cut's antique brilliant facets create elegant reflections of the metal color.