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 How will I know if diamond is quality and will sparkle!!

P:  10/22/2004 2:16:22 AM  
chris143007
chris143007

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I have been researching for a while now...I have the basic 4 c's down pat...but how will i know if the diamond is actually any good. I know most people post the 'stats' on here, and more knowledgeable (i think) people say, 'that's a nice diamond', etc...but is there more? I don't think I'll get good enough soon enough to know how to read into the diamond's angles and cutlets, and all that other stuff...thanks

 


Posted:  10/22/2004 2:16:22 AM

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P: 10/22/2004 4:27:06 AM
Garry H (Cut Nut)
Garry H (Cut Nut)

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do you know hwo to do a HCA?

Garry Holloway FGAA DipDT

HCA and Ideal-scope developer

http://www.ideal-scope.com and
http://www.HollowayDiamonds.com.au

Posted:  10/22/2004 4:27:06 AM
P: 10/22/2004 9:15:48 AM
chris143007
chris143007

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I do not know how to do an hca...so far, I've just been looking and comparing prices, but if i ever want to dig deeper, i've just cut/pasted the info of a diamond here and asked for a response

Posted:  10/22/2004 9:15:48 AM
P: 10/22/2004 9:21:25 AM
Garry H (Cut Nut)
Garry H (Cut Nut)

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click tools at top of page and DIY - it is free

Garry Holloway FGAA DipDT

HCA and Ideal-scope developer

http://www.ideal-scope.com and
http://www.HollowayDiamonds.com.au

Posted:  10/22/2004 9:21:25 AM
P: 10/22/2004 10:02:45 AM
chris143007
chris143007

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off to work now, but will try it later today...what does that hca show me?

Posted:  10/22/2004 10:02:45 AM
P: 10/22/2004 10:13:52 AM
Iceman
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The HCA has been a good source for me to determine a diamond with out seeing it.

You really need to see each diamond, not just for the cut but also the quality. Never commit to a diamond site unseen.

The Iceman

Posted:  10/22/2004 10:13:52 AM
P: 10/22/2004 7:18:29 PM
chris143007
chris143007

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that's (seeing each diamond)is the tough part...if I see @10 potential diamonds, how do i get around to seeing all of them in a timely manner...

Posted:  10/22/2004 7:18:29 PM
P: 10/22/2004 7:49:19 PM
Garry H (Cut Nut)
Garry H (Cut Nut)

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Run in between?

Garry Holloway FGAA DipDT

HCA and Ideal-scope developer

http://www.ideal-scope.com and
http://www.HollowayDiamonds.com.au

Posted:  10/22/2004 7:49:19 PM
P: 10/24/2004 3:08:34 AM
bnas95
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As I understand, HCA is a good indicator of which diamonds to look at but a low score doesnt mean it is better than another score when talking below 2 right.
Ok but what exactly does it mean ? The lower score has been cut as ideally as possible technically ?

Posted:  10/24/2004 3:08:34 AM

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