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| P: 5/5/2002 11:59:04 PM | |
oz Rough Rock Total Posts: 2 Last Post: 5/6/2002 Member Since: 5/5/2002 |
This site has helped me determine that cut is the most important. I've then gone to local stores to look for Hearts and arrows diamonds. The responses I received were: -it's only a branding thing and ours are better quality -it's only about cut measurements and ours are the same measurements is this true? Are superideals like superbcert, a cut above, and eightstar equivalent cuts? It seems like eightstar was first, does that make them the best? What is the criteria to pick one over the other? Is there a difference in price between these brands? 
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| Posted: 5/5/2002 11:59:04 PM | |
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| P: 5/6/2002 7:13:07 AM | |
Garry H (Cut Nut) Ideal Rock Total Posts: 11,567 Last Post: 11/21/2009 Member Since: 8/16/2000 |
You will have to do your own looking with your own eyes to be sure for your self. After many years I am yet to be convinced that super ideals are better than ordinary well proportioned diamonds. But thousands of people disagree with me. Garry Holloway FGAA DipDT |
| Posted: 5/6/2002 7:13:07 AM | |
| P: 5/6/2002 7:37:03 AM | |
Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
I agree with Garry. Oz, you have to compare them side by side to see whether you can see a difference. In a day/office light most diamonds look similar. In a jewelry shop anything will sparkle. Some people say that you have to compare in diamonds in a dim light. There are ideal cut diamonds, Hearts and Arrows diamonds, non-ideal but very nice diamonds and just dull rocks. You might and might not see a difference or you might just appreciate that diamond has very precise symmetry... There is no absolute best. EightStar diamonds are cut and look a bit differently. It can appeal to some people but it doesn't mean they are the best. There are many other beautiful diamonds - you have to see and decide what is best for you. There are also some differences in SuperbCert and A Cut Above. Both brands are very beautiful. SC has narrower pavilion mains. It results in a bit split hearts. Manufacturers of ACA are proud of the shape of their hearts :) Again, it's up to you whether you'll see a difference or appreciate internal symmetry and precision. There are also nice stones outside of traditional ideal cut range (thus cheaper). They can have a different look though because of the different balance of white and color light, contrast and scintillation. Pricescope |
| Posted: 5/6/2002 7:37:03 AM | |
| P: 5/6/2002 6:25:18 PM | |
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oz Rough Rock Total Posts: 2 Last Post: 5/6/2002 Member Since: 5/5/2002 |
what is HCA and the Ideal Scope? |
| Posted: 5/6/2002 6:25:18 PM | |
| P: 5/6/2002 7:29:30 PM | |
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Pricescope Administrator Total Posts: 8,265 Last Post: 1/5/2008 Member Since: 1/1/2000 |
HCA - Holloway Cut Adviser: Ideal-Scope: Pricescope |
| Posted: 5/6/2002 7:29:30 PM | |
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