Hello,
I''m trying to decide between 3 different engagement rings. Size wise, I prefer the 2 larger ones, but I''ve included the 3rd contender just in case anyone has input to consider that I am unaware of.
At first I was only looking at rings with all EX cut/polish/symmetry which I believed would give the best sparkle. Of the 2 larger rings, I had been leaning towards Ring #1 which has all EX in cut, polish and symmetry over Ring #2, which has EX cut, VG polish and VG symmetry.
After reading the forums and learning about HCA scores, I''m wondering if I should still put importance on having the cut/polish/symmetry be all EX because when I did the HCA, Ring #2 (which only had EX cut, VG polish and VG symmetry) actually had the highest score.
I''ve seen the 3 rings in person, and they all seem to sparkle the same to the naked eye. However, the 2 larger ones did seem a little darker than the smallest one (Ring #3). What should I be looking for when examining the rings with the naked eye?
Also, Ring #1 has a larger Table Size Percentage (59%) than Ring #2 and #3... will this throw off the brilliance and sparkle of the ring despite its EX cut/polish/symmetry ratings?
Ring #1 has an HCA score of 2.3 (EX cut, EX polish, EX symmetry)
Ring #2 has an HCA score of 1.1 (EX cut, VG polish, VG symmetry)
Ring #3 has an HCA score of 1.7 (EX cut, EX polish, EX symmetry)
With all the factors to consider (HCA rating, importance of excellent Polish & Symmetry), I''m not sure which one is best and will sparkle the most. Should I base my decision off the ring that recieved a better HCA score?
Any input would be much appreciated!
RING #1:
Round Brilliant
1.5 carats
H
VS1
Cut: EX
Symmetry: EX
Polish: EX
Fluorescence: None
Girdle Thickness: Medium to Slightly Thick
Depth %: 61.1
Table %: 59
Crown Angle: 34.5
Pavilion Angle: 41.0
Culet: none
HCA score: 2.3
RING #2:
Round Brilliant
1.6 carats
H
VVS2
Cut: EX
Symmetry: VG
Polish: VG
Fluorescence: Medium Blue
Girdle Thickness: Thin to Medium
Depth %: 61.1
Table %: 55
Crown Angle: 34.0
Pavilion Angle: 40.9
Culet: none
HCA score: 1.1
RING #3:
Round Brilliant
1.3 carats
H
VS1
Cut: EX
Symmetry: EX
Polish: EX
Fluorescence: Faint
Girdle Thickness: Medium
Depth %: 61.7
Table %: 56
Crown Angle: 35.1
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Culet: none
HCA score: 1.7
Thank you!
I''m trying to decide between 3 different engagement rings. Size wise, I prefer the 2 larger ones, but I''ve included the 3rd contender just in case anyone has input to consider that I am unaware of.
At first I was only looking at rings with all EX cut/polish/symmetry which I believed would give the best sparkle. Of the 2 larger rings, I had been leaning towards Ring #1 which has all EX in cut, polish and symmetry over Ring #2, which has EX cut, VG polish and VG symmetry.
After reading the forums and learning about HCA scores, I''m wondering if I should still put importance on having the cut/polish/symmetry be all EX because when I did the HCA, Ring #2 (which only had EX cut, VG polish and VG symmetry) actually had the highest score.
I''ve seen the 3 rings in person, and they all seem to sparkle the same to the naked eye. However, the 2 larger ones did seem a little darker than the smallest one (Ring #3). What should I be looking for when examining the rings with the naked eye?
Also, Ring #1 has a larger Table Size Percentage (59%) than Ring #2 and #3... will this throw off the brilliance and sparkle of the ring despite its EX cut/polish/symmetry ratings?
Ring #1 has an HCA score of 2.3 (EX cut, EX polish, EX symmetry)
Ring #2 has an HCA score of 1.1 (EX cut, VG polish, VG symmetry)
Ring #3 has an HCA score of 1.7 (EX cut, EX polish, EX symmetry)
With all the factors to consider (HCA rating, importance of excellent Polish & Symmetry), I''m not sure which one is best and will sparkle the most. Should I base my decision off the ring that recieved a better HCA score?
Any input would be much appreciated!
RING #1:
Round Brilliant
1.5 carats
H
VS1
Cut: EX
Symmetry: EX
Polish: EX
Fluorescence: None
Girdle Thickness: Medium to Slightly Thick
Depth %: 61.1
Table %: 59
Crown Angle: 34.5
Pavilion Angle: 41.0
Culet: none
HCA score: 2.3
RING #2:
Round Brilliant
1.6 carats
H
VVS2
Cut: EX
Symmetry: VG
Polish: VG
Fluorescence: Medium Blue
Girdle Thickness: Thin to Medium
Depth %: 61.1
Table %: 55
Crown Angle: 34.0
Pavilion Angle: 40.9
Culet: none
HCA score: 1.1
RING #3:
Round Brilliant
1.3 carats
H
VS1
Cut: EX
Symmetry: EX
Polish: EX
Fluorescence: Faint
Girdle Thickness: Medium
Depth %: 61.7
Table %: 56
Crown Angle: 35.1
Pavilion Angle: 40.8
Culet: none
HCA score: 1.7
Thank you!