Non-round diamonds such as fancy cuts will what on grading reports?

• A. Fancy cut diamonds will not receive a full cut grade on their grading report.
• B. They always receive a full cut grade.
• C. They never have their cut evaluated.
• D. They receive a separate cut grade category.

Answer: (A)

Non-round shapes aren’t given a single, universal cut grade the way round brilliants are. GIA standardizes a full cut grade specifically for round diamonds because their proportions can be evaluated against a consistent, well-defined standard. For fancy cuts, the report does not assign that same full cut grade; instead, cut quality is addressed through other details in the report (proportions, measurements, and notes on polish and symmetry) rather than a roundup grade like Excellent, Very Good, or Good. That’s why the correct statement is that fancy cut diamonds will not receive a full cut grade on grading reports.