J jazgill Rough_Rock Joined Apr 23, 2005 Messages 6 Apr 24, 2005 #1 Hi Is it correct that stones with low HCA numbers 0.4 or 0.5 will have less brilliance and fire than stones in the 1.3 to 2 range. regards Jaz
Hi Is it correct that stones with low HCA numbers 0.4 or 0.5 will have less brilliance and fire than stones in the 1.3 to 2 range. regards Jaz
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pricescope Ideal_Rock Joined Dec 31, 1999 Messages 8,266 Apr 24, 2005 #2 Jazgill, Welcome to the forum. No, it is not correct. It depends on particular combination of proportions and some stones with lower HCA can have more fire or brilliance. For more info check these links: http://diamonds.pricescope.com/ideal.asp, http://www.diamond-cut.com.au/11_brilliance.htm, http://www.diamond-cut.com.au/12_fire.htm, http://www.diamond-cut.com.au/13_scint.htm, http://www.diamond-cut.com.au/15_summary.htm
Jazgill, Welcome to the forum. No, it is not correct. It depends on particular combination of proportions and some stones with lower HCA can have more fire or brilliance. For more info check these links: http://diamonds.pricescope.com/ideal.asp, http://www.diamond-cut.com.au/11_brilliance.htm, http://www.diamond-cut.com.au/12_fire.htm, http://www.diamond-cut.com.au/13_scint.htm, http://www.diamond-cut.com.au/15_summary.htm