what is H & A??

[gnojham]

please forgive my ignorance

 

[NewYorker]

It stands for Hearts and Arrows and it's a type of cut. That's all I know. I guess it's a matter of taste if you prefer it or not. I think it's for round diamonds.

 

[gnojham]

ok hearts and arrows ive heard
i think if you get a really good cut, you can see the hearts and arrows
if i flip my diamond over, i can see the hearts, and the top shows arrows

 

[dimonbob]

The explanation of the Hearts & Arrows are explained here:
https://www.pricescope.com/hearts_indx.asp It also has very good pictures of true hearts and arrows.

 

[Vynyaca]

Another newbie here. Hello all! H&A stones seem to carry a premium. Am I right in thinking that the hearts and arrows pattern can only be seen from the bottom of the stone? Therefore, once it's set only the wearer (and the buyer

) know. Does a H&A pattern mean a more brilliant, sparkly diamond or is it possible to find just as sparkly a diamond, if not better, without the H&A pattern?

 

[ccuheartnurse]

-You can often find a H&A stone online for a cheaper price than you can find in the Maul stores.

-The heart pattern gets hidden once its set in the prongs. You can however see the arrows in your diamond anytime.

-Just cause its H&A **doesnt** autmatically make it a more superior stone. Its really up to the eyes of the beholder.
Yes, you can find a more sparkly, bright diamond without the H&A pattern.

For me, I wanted the H&A pattern. I LOVE those arrows!

Judy

 

[SwanSong]

- H&A is the biproduct of a super ideal cut proportional stone.

- My fiance and everyone in her office are SOLD

H&A were I believe only seen on round brilliant diamonds but now are on some of the more newer hybrid cuts.