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IF is premium clarity ensuring no internal inclusions visible through the old mine oval's larger facets. The antique faceting shows clarity slightly more openly than modern ovals. IF provides confidence of near-perfect clarity in the vintage elongated shape. VS1 delivers the same visual result at lower cost.
Both are eye-clean. The larger antique facets make IF slightly more appreciable than in modern ovals. VS1 costs 15% to 25% less. The savings fund a beautiful vintage setting complementing the elongated antique character.
For the report, for larger stones, or to take advantage of the old mine oval's larger facets showing the pristine interior. For standard sizes, VS1 or VS2 delivers the same on-finger beauty.
A Internally Flawless old mine oval natural diamond looks best in vintage-inspired solitaire settings, east-west orientations, and ornate halo designs. At Internally Flawless clarity, no inclusions visible under 10x magnification, only minor surface blemishes. The antique facet pattern produces broad, romantic light flashes different from modern ovals. All Do Amore rings include free lifetime maintenance covering inspections, polishing, cleaning, stone tightening, rhodium plating, and resizing.