US guides
The right SI1 is eye-clean. The wrong one is the stone people notice in photos.
Pay for VS2 when the SI1 inclusion is dark or central. Keep SI1 when you cannot find it on the video.
Emerald and Asscher cuts deserve the VS2 floor more than rounds do.
Compare the two grades in one carat band so the US price gap is obvious. Carat Mate ships the certified loose diamond and its lab report to United States addresses. Prices on the site are in USD. Wrong-item returns may be considered within 3 days of delivery, subject to review.