This may be the one!

[LoubieLove]

With help from a wonderful member of PriceScope, I have found a beautiful stone. It is a bit smaller at 1.57, but it's a VS1 so it is worth the trade off to me. It is Graded AGS Ideal in Cut, Polish, Light Performance, and Symmetry. My ONLY concern is that it scores a 2.0 on the HCA. I know this is a rejection tool and not a selection tool. I guess I just need to make sure this diamond will be as sparkly as my current GIA Excellent stone that scores a .7 on the HCA. Here is the link. I have reserved it through Whiteflash and am planning to purchase it tomorrow.
TIA!

http://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/round-cut-loose-diamond-3048658.htm

 

[krisjon]

That stone is AGS 0, so you can ignore the HCA as it has proven ideal light return/performance. HCA only predicts it.

It will be a great stone, but since each one is different, you can never honestly say that it will be as good or better than the one you have until you see the two side by side. Being a betting man though, I'd say you have absolutely nothing to worry about. Also, a .7 HCA isn't necessarily better than a 1.4 or 1.8.

 

[c-k]

WOW that is beautiful, it should be a real stunner!!!

The AGSL Ideal cut trumps the HCA, don't use the HCA.