This is a fascinating combination—it’s a bit of a plot twist in the diamond world! A 2-carat radiant cut has incredible presence The Color: The "Secret" Fancy Yellow The Reality: "S" color falls deep into the Light Yellow range on the GIA scale (which goes from D to Z). This stone will not look white; it will have a distinct, undeniable warm yellow tint. The Radiant Advantage: Radiant cuts are famous for intensifying color because of how their facets bounce light internally. In fact, most natural fancy colored diamonds are cut into radiants for this exact reason. An S-color radiant will likely "face up" looking like a beautiful, soft pastel yellow—often mimicking a much more expensive "Fancy Light Yellow" diamond. The Clarity: Extreme Purity VVS1: This means the diamond is practically flawless. Even under a 10x magnification microscope, a trained gemologist would struggle to find any microscopic pinpoints. The Paradox: Usually, buyers who choose a lower color grade like "S" will also drop the clarity to VS2 or SI1 to get a massive bargain. Buying a VVS1 means you are paying a premium for ultimate structural purity, even though the stone is heavily tinted. It’s rare, but it means your light-yellow diamond will be absolutely crystal clear. Setting Strategy is Everything How you set an S-color diamond completely changes how it looks: Go Yellow Gold: If you set this stone in a yellow gold cup or a full yellow gold band, it will pull out those warm tones and make the diamond look like an intentional, vibrant yellow canary diamond. Avoid All-White Metal: Setting an S-color stone in a plain platinum or white gold setting can sometimes make the diamond look "off-white" or washed out rather than a deliberate yellow choice. Important Information for Buyers: 1. Customs and Import Fees: ○ Your country of residence may impose additional customs and import fees. These fees are the sole responsibility of the buyer. ○ The VAT is not included in the price of the stone as it depends on your country’s laws. ○ How to pay VAT? You will pay the VAT directly to the courier company upon delivery. 2. Country-Specific Information: ○ France & Portugal: French and Portuguese customs will only clear imported loose diamonds (gemstones) if they are handled by a local customs broker. The broker fee is not included in the price of the lot, and it will need to be paid separately. ○ Belgium: To import loose diamonds into Belgium, you must have a license and be registered at the Diamond Office. 2. Cancellation/Withdrawal by the Winning Bidder: ○ In case of a return, VAT, shipping fees, and customs fees will not be refunded. The buyer will be responsible for all costs incurred during the return shipment.