QUOTE(RA_2366 @ Dec 31 2016, 03:16 PM)
Greetings LYN,
I was looking for a diamond ring for my gf. After reading the forum and a day of diamond hunting, I decided to purchase a diamond from Wah Chan. Below are the spec:
0.37ct
G color, VS2
GIA 7226895595
HCA Score: 0.8
Enchanted diamond cut score: 100
I'm not exactly sure how to use the HCA tool (is lower score better? or is anything below 2.0 equally good?). The only reason I use these 2 tools is because they seem to be easy enough to use for beginners. Based on the result, it seems like a decent diamond to me. I looked at the diamond through the heart and arrow scope. The arrows are quite sharp. However, I had to struggle and look at it at the correct angle to be able to see all the hearts in one view. The price I paid was RM3,600. What do u guys think?
Also, have anyone had any experience with Wah Chan's ring setting? They offered me a good price for the setting (maybe because I purchased the diamond from them). I also considered Tailored Jewel. Saw some sample of their work, looks good.
Based on what I read here:
http://www.prosumerdiamonds.com/crown-angle/, your diamond has a shallow 40.6 degrees pavilion and ideally should be paired with a steeper crown. However, in your case, the crown angle is shallow as well, so probably will lack abit in light return (my guess). It will lack some fire because of the 34 degrees crown angle (based on what I read). However, safe to say that your proportions look good and as long as the symmetry for the hearts and arrows are good, it should be a good diamond in my opinion. Btw, I have also checked your diamond at
http://datlas.com/do-it-yourself-aganaja-cut-class-grader/ and the score is 1A, which is the top grade. The price seems okay for such diamond. Just sharing what I studied online.
This post has been edited by kambingkoh: Dec 31 2016, 07:19 PM