Please help me understand this HCA score.

[Shimmer45]

Should I really not consider this MRB in a ring? It's a GIA Triple EX 1.12 H VS2.

Thank you!

 

[lovedogs]

Why wouldn't you consider it? It scores in the "excellent" range on all HCA categories and scores under 2.

 

[tyty333]

Ditto @lovedogs
Still worth considering.
This stone might be considered more on the shallow side of the good range.
Do you have a picture/video or a link to the stone?

Can you get an aset or idealscope? They are hard to get right now thanks to covid.

 

[Shimmer45]

Why wouldn't you consider it? It scores in the "excellent" range on all HCA categories and scores under 2.

"but these stones can be great for earrings and pendants"

 

[Shimmer45]

Ditto @lovedogs
Still worth considering.
This stone might be considered more on the shallow side of the good range.
Do you have a picture/video or a link to the stone?

Can you get an aset or idealscope? They are hard to get right now thanks to covid.

I do not have a picture/video. I haven't asked for the aset or idealscope. What would I be gaining if the stone had more depth? Fire? Brilliance? Are those the same??

 

[lovedogs]

"but these stones can be great for earrings and pendants"

That usually refers to stones that score under 1 on the HCA, but its debatable and many people think that diamonds with HCA under 1 are just fine for engagement rings

 

[lovedogs]

Ps. I wouldn't buy a diamond without pictures or videos unless there was a hassle free, no cost return policy.

 

[Shimmer45]

Ps. I wouldn't buy a diamond without pictures or videos unless there was a hassle free, no cost return policy.

I won't. I'm using a trusted PS Vendor. I'm just trying to weed this out if I shouldn't consider it. I'm looking for the best bang for my budget.

That usually refers to stones that score under 1 on the HCA, but its debatable and many people think that diamonds with HCA under 1 are just fine for engagement rings

I have been looking at this all wrong! What is the ideal range for a HCA score?

 

[lovedogs]

I won't. I'm using a trusted PS Vendor. I'm just trying to weed this out if I shouldn't consider it. I'm looking for the best bang for my budget.

I have been looking at this all wrong! What is the ideal range for a HCA score?

HCA isn't a decision tool, it's a rejection tool only. Anything with a score under 2 = consider. Anything with a score over 2 (unless its like 2.5 and you've seen it IRL and love it) = reject.