How do jewellers rate diamonds?
user
The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) grades diamonds based on clarity, color, and cut.  There’s a diamond grading scale that shows how the diamonds are ranked.
assistant
What type of cuts are there?
user
Well the whole diamond is called a “cabochon”.  Basically, there’s a set of “standard” cuts that have been around for hundreds of years, but people have come up with many variations.
assistant
Which cut is popular for engagement rings?
user
The “round brilliant” cut is one of the most popular types of cut, and it’s often used for engagement rings.
assistant
How do jewellers rate diamonds?
user
The GIA (Gemological Institute of America) grades diamonds based on clarity, color, and cut.  There’s a diamond grading scale that shows how the diamonds are ranked.
assistant
What type of cuts are there?
user
Well the whole diamond is called a “cabochon”.  Basically, there’s a set of “standard” cuts that have been around for hundreds of years, but people have come up with many variations.
assistant
Which cut is popular for engagement rings?
user
The “round brilliant cut” is the most popular.  It’s also a fancy cut, and costs more.  The “Princess cut” is also popular.  They have a very similar cut and they are both priced pretty much the same, but the Princess has a bigger table, which makes it look more like a “modern” diamond.
assistant
How do jewellers rate diamonds?