As a follow up to : [URL='https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/poor-hca-score-on-3-carat-gia-ex-diamond.183212/']https://www.pricescope.com/community/threads/poor-hca-score-on-3-carat-gia-ex-diamond.183212/[/URL]
I stopped the shipment of the original ring as was just too uncomfortable with the 3.7 HCA score and asked JA to do some more analysis and comparison. I have narrowed the search down to the following 2 diamonds and would really appreciate the board's help in making an informed decision. Due to time constraints, really need to make the order by today!
The feedback from JA gemologists found: "both diamonds to be eye clean and to offer great light performance. Diamond 1529286 (3.02crt H VS1) is our gemologist's favorite based on its overall beauty. Diamond 1382699 (3.01crt H VS1) has comparable light performance to diamond 1529286. Difference is subtle so you likely wouldn't notice the difference in sparkle. Since the average person will likely see these diamonds as equals in performance, color, eye cleanliness, and cut; you cannot go wrong with any of them."
Given that I already had Diamond 1 mounted, they are not able to turnaround an IdealScope picture for it in time given the urgency of the order and the holidays coming up. I've attached the IdeaScope pic for Diamond 2.
My thoughts:
Personally, I am very much leaning towards Diamond 2 (in contrast to JA's preference) mainly due to the HCA score and my personal peace of mind, especially if as the gemologists have mentioned, that the two diamonds are nearly identical in performance. It is also a couple of thousand dollars cheaper.
Could the community here help affirm (or disaffirm) my decision to go with Diamond 2? Does the IdealScope image look OK?
Thank you so much!
Diamond 1 (original purchase)
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1529286.asp
Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 3.02
Cut: Excellent
Color: H
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: GIA
Crown angle: 36.0 degrees
Pavilion angle: 40.8 degrees
Depth: 62.4%
Table: 57.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Medium to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 9.19*9.22*5.75
HCA Score: 3.7!
Diamond 2
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1382699.asp
Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 3.01
Cut: Excellent
Color: H
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: GIA
Crown angle: 35.0 degrees
Pavilion angle: 40.8 degrees
Depth: 62.1%
Table: 55.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 9.24*9.26*5.74
HCA Score: 1.6
I stopped the shipment of the original ring as was just too uncomfortable with the 3.7 HCA score and asked JA to do some more analysis and comparison. I have narrowed the search down to the following 2 diamonds and would really appreciate the board's help in making an informed decision. Due to time constraints, really need to make the order by today!
The feedback from JA gemologists found: "both diamonds to be eye clean and to offer great light performance. Diamond 1529286 (3.02crt H VS1) is our gemologist's favorite based on its overall beauty. Diamond 1382699 (3.01crt H VS1) has comparable light performance to diamond 1529286. Difference is subtle so you likely wouldn't notice the difference in sparkle. Since the average person will likely see these diamonds as equals in performance, color, eye cleanliness, and cut; you cannot go wrong with any of them."
Given that I already had Diamond 1 mounted, they are not able to turnaround an IdealScope picture for it in time given the urgency of the order and the holidays coming up. I've attached the IdeaScope pic for Diamond 2.
My thoughts:
Personally, I am very much leaning towards Diamond 2 (in contrast to JA's preference) mainly due to the HCA score and my personal peace of mind, especially if as the gemologists have mentioned, that the two diamonds are nearly identical in performance. It is also a couple of thousand dollars cheaper.
Could the community here help affirm (or disaffirm) my decision to go with Diamond 2? Does the IdealScope image look OK?
Thank you so much!
Diamond 1 (original purchase)
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1529286.asp
Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 3.02
Cut: Excellent
Color: H
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: GIA
Crown angle: 36.0 degrees
Pavilion angle: 40.8 degrees
Depth: 62.4%
Table: 57.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Medium to slightly thick
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 9.19*9.22*5.75
HCA Score: 3.7!
Diamond 2
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/H-VS1-Excellent-Cut-Round-Diamond-1382699.asp
Shape: Round
Carat Weight: 3.01
Cut: Excellent
Color: H
Clarity: VS1
Certificate: GIA
Crown angle: 35.0 degrees
Pavilion angle: 40.8 degrees
Depth: 62.1%
Table: 55.0%
Polish: Excellent
Symmetry: Excellent
Girdle: Thin to medium
Culet: None
Fluorescence: None
Measurements: 9.24*9.26*5.74
HCA Score: 1.6
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