Help on HCR ratings

[bculp]

I''ve been narrowing down my diamond selection for an engagement ring, and have narrowed it down to several. I''m currently trying to comprehend the difference in the HCR ratings, and here is my situation.

I have a diamond selected at Blue Nile, an I, VS2, .558ct signature ideal diamond at $1419. The dimensions are following:

Depth: 60.7
Table: 56
Crown Angle: 34.5
Pavillion Angle: 40.9
Negligable Flourescence
HCR rating <2

I also have a Mondera Diamond picked out, but with only its GIA cert I can''t get a HCR rating. Its Ideal hearts and Arrows, H color, and VS2.

Depth is 60.0%
Table is 57%
Price 1428 (effectively 1328 with discount)

I''ve emailed Mondera to get the dimensions for an HCR but curious what people''s advise is on the situation, or if I should continue shopping. Thanks for the help.

Ben Culp

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

The second stone will also have a good HCA score unless it has an extremely thin girdle - ask for a copy of the cert.