Hi,
I just bought an engagement ring for my girlfriend and i'd thought i researched all the details... But i just discovered the HCA tool (of course after i bought it) and the diamond scores a 5.6! My girlfriend has always wanted a really shine diamond and i tried my hardest but it seems i might have failed. I sold my motorcycle to buy this so i'm kind of disappointed in the low HCA score. I've read older threads where people tell the original poster that "HCA isn't everything" but is that just everyone being nice? how can a triple excellent GIA diamond rate so low?.. well i guess i know now since my diamond is cut too deep right? below are the specs. could i have gotten a 5.6 HCA score with just a "good" cut diamond? i feel like i wasted money buying an excellent cut stone that may not sparkle to its full potential.
Round brilliant
1.6 carat
7.43 - 7.47 x 4.68
G Color
VVS1
Excellent Cut
Excellent Polish
Excellent Symmetry
Fluorescence None
Table 58%
depth 62.8"
crown 34.5
Pavilion 41.6
I just bought an engagement ring for my girlfriend and i'd thought i researched all the details... But i just discovered the HCA tool (of course after i bought it) and the diamond scores a 5.6! My girlfriend has always wanted a really shine diamond and i tried my hardest but it seems i might have failed. I sold my motorcycle to buy this so i'm kind of disappointed in the low HCA score. I've read older threads where people tell the original poster that "HCA isn't everything" but is that just everyone being nice? how can a triple excellent GIA diamond rate so low?.. well i guess i know now since my diamond is cut too deep right? below are the specs. could i have gotten a 5.6 HCA score with just a "good" cut diamond? i feel like i wasted money buying an excellent cut stone that may not sparkle to its full potential.
Round brilliant
1.6 carat
7.43 - 7.47 x 4.68
G Color
VVS1
Excellent Cut
Excellent Polish
Excellent Symmetry
Fluorescence None
Table 58%
depth 62.8"
crown 34.5
Pavilion 41.6