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P:  8/30/2005 2:50:25 PM  
troystar
troystar

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Is there a general rule when it comes to a HCA rating?

ie/ if a stone is above a certain score should you forget about purchasing it?  If so, what would that score generally be?

 


Posted:  8/30/2005 2:50:25 PM

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P: 8/30/2005 2:58:09 PM
belle
belle

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scores under 2 are considered ideal, however, lower (i.e. .5) is not necessarily better. 



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Posted:  8/30/2005 2:58:09 PM
P: 8/30/2005 4:38:03 PM
laney
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This is a totally subjective opinion here..

But the stones that I saw that scored around 1... like .9 - 1.2 were very bright and sparkely..

The stones that scored 2.5-3 were not "as" sparkley or lively as those that scored closer to 1.

To me it was visible -- but to most, it won't be -- as who will have 2 stones close together all the time..

I tend to like the look of stones that score around 1

Laney

Posted:  8/30/2005 4:38:03 PM

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