I spoke to the jeweller today with regards to the HCA and he said to be a bit weary of the HCA. He told me that it favored a certain type of diamond (ie: favored a shallower or deeper cut - i can't remember which one). He said that it's "one person's" opinion of what the ideal cut should be.
I think he now sees that i'm a neewbie, but still quite "educated" in my diamond purchase thanks to you guys!
I haven't seemed to find much info on the HCA other than in this forum.
To be quite honest, I can't really tell the difference between diamonds side by side. They all seem to look "good" to me - they all seem to sparkle. My jeweller isn't pushing me into a purchase, he still says that it's ultimately my decision, but he wouldn't read too much into the HCA.
Please help...is the HCA the hard and fast bible of diamonds, especially if I can't tell the difference with my eyes?
Thanks guys!