Opinion on this diamond?!

[Groom2be86]

Hi everyone,

Was hoping for some opinions on this diamond, unfortunately I don't have any pictures but I do have the GIA report.

Any help will be greatly appreciated!

 

[ecf8503]

Nooo... the angles are not complimentary, and it will not reflect light in the best way. It scores a 5.5 on the HCA, good only if price is your main concern. You can do MUCH better.

 

[Groom2be86]

Nooo... the angles are not complimentary, and it will not reflect light in the best way. It scores a 5.5 on the HCA, good only if price is your main concern. You can do MUCH better.

I've heard that the HCA is kinda questionable, is there any truth to that.

 

[farrahlyn]

I've heard that the HCA is kinda questionable, is there any truth to that.

EH, depends on who you ask. But i think the bulk of it is... if you're a newbie or buying blind and are just going off of numbers, stick to recommended angles and use the HCA. The stones posted for you yesterday are BEAUTIFUL, did you take a look at any of them?

 

[gm89uk]

41.8 is not a great paviilion by any cut grading mechanism. It would have to be paired with a pretty shallow crown.

If you hear things like HCA is kinda questionable you should read about the limitations of all the various cut grading systems, GIA, AGS, HCA and then you can make your own decision. Take some time out of your searching for diamonds and read the absolute wealth of information so you can make your own mind up. No system is infallible but each provides very useful information.

 

[ringo865]

Wonder whether the person telling you that the HCA is questionable, is a person hoping to be selling you a (less than splendid) diamond ?

 

[Dancing Fire]

A pavil depth of 44.5% doesn't sound good on a RB stone.