I did a lot of research and spent a lot of time locating my original diamond and we were very happy with it's visual performance. Part of my criteria was using the HCA. That diamond is: http://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=2176414190
Unfortunately that ring was lost. We're working to get it replaced, and was presented with this diamond: http://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=6222689604... Off the bat, I ran it through the HCA, and it only scored "good" vs. "excellent" for the original. I know the HCA is only one tool, but should I use it to dismiss this diamond without taking a look in person (they'll mail it to me)?
We're bummed about losing the original ring, and I don't want to always be wondering if the replacement diamond is "just as good." What are your thoughts on the replacement diamond? Thanks!
Unfortunately that ring was lost. We're working to get it replaced, and was presented with this diamond: http://www.gia.edu/report-check?reportno=6222689604... Off the bat, I ran it through the HCA, and it only scored "good" vs. "excellent" for the original. I know the HCA is only one tool, but should I use it to dismiss this diamond without taking a look in person (they'll mail it to me)?
We're bummed about losing the original ring, and I don't want to always be wondering if the replacement diamond is "just as good." What are your thoughts on the replacement diamond? Thanks!