Nice. Thanks for the explanation, i'll be sure to go back to the store to check again. I remember last saw it was at least something like 'very good' in

However something baffles me, while the Enchanted Cut Score is 96.6% seems to be quite good. But the HCA shows

Selected: 62.5% depth, 58% table, 35.5° crown angle, 41° pavilion angle,
The result is for a symmetrical diamond with a medium girdle and very good polish
HCA scores were adjusted Dec. 15, 2001 and Feb. 6, 2003.

Factor Grade
Light Return Good
Fire Good
Scintillation Good
Spread or diameter for weight Very Good
Total Visual Performance 4.1 - Good - Only if price is your main criterion

Scores of 0-1 are often good for earrings and pendants, but usually not as good for rings. Most people prefer stones that score 1-2 or even top Hearts & Arrows symmetry stones up to 3.0. Zero is almost impossible since many performance factors conflict.


and i remember seeing in this thread that lower is better. Is 4.1 horrible?

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