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At Safari Diamond we apply the same high quality standards to all of our diamond shapes. We have an exceptional collection of traditional round diamonds and we also offer the finest non-round, or "fancy-shaped", diamonds available. All of our diamonds are certified from the world’s top independent grading labs, including GIA-USA or HRD.We offer the highest quality diamond selections, including FL-SI2 clarity, D-J color, and Ideal, Very Good, Good, or Fair cut.
Since all diamond shapes are very different, unique characteristics determine the quality of each shape. Select your shape below to learn how to recognize the most beautiful diamond. If you have additional questions, Contact us
Round Brilliant
The round brilliant cut diamond is by far the most popular and most researched diamond shape available today. For almost 100 years, diamond cutters have been using advanced theories of light behavior and precise mathematical calculations to optimize the fire and brilliance in a round diamond. In addition to being the most popular and researched shape, it is also usually the highest priced, for a few reasons:
- The cut is most in demand – Today, approximately 80% of the world’s finished diamonds are sold in the round brilliant shape.
- Because of it’s many facets (58!) and advanced theory and calculations involved, the round brilliant is largely considered the most difficult and time consuming cut to create.
- The round brilliant cut leaves the most “waste” from the rough diamond it is cut from.
- To maximize the brilliance of a traditional round diamond, select one in the two highest cut grades, ideal or very good, and choose ideal, excellent, or very good polish and symmetry grades.
Princess
 This is currently our most popular non-round diamond. Its beautiful brilliance and unique cut makes it a favorite for engagement rings. The princess has pointed corners and is usually square in shape. When choosing a color grade, consider that while the price of a J-color non-round diamond is exceptional, color may be slightly visible in its corners. Also, princess-cut diamonds can vary greatly in how square or rectangular they are, known as the length-to-width ratio. Here are length-to-width ratios for princess-cut diamond shapes that are pleasing to the eye.
For a princess diamond shape that is square, look for length-to-width ratios between 1 and 1.05. If you prefer more of a rectangular shape, look for length-to-width ratios greater than 1.10.
Emerald
 What makes this shape different is its pavilion, which is cut with rectangular facets to create a unique optical appearance. Due to its larger, open surface (or “table”), this shape captures the clarity of a diamond very, well, clearly! Therefore, it is strongly recommended you choose an emerald-cut diamond of a higher clarity rating, SI1 or better.
Also, emerald-cut diamonds can vary greatly in how rectangular they are. If you'd prefer anemerald cut with a squared outline, look for an Asscher-cut diamond.
For the classic emerald-cut shape, look for a length-to-width ratio between 1.30 and 1.40.
Ascher
 This beautifully unique shape is nearly identical to the emerald-cut, except that it is square. Also, this shape has a pavilion that is cut with rectangular facets in the same style as the emerald-cut. If you choose SI-clarity be sure to view the clarity plot on the diamond certificate, because this shape highlights the clarity of the diamond. When choosing a color grade, consider that while the price of a J-color non-round diamond is exceptional, color may be slightly visible in its corners.
All Asscher-cut diamonds from Safari Diamond will appear square, because each one is guaranteed to have a length-to-width ratio between 1.00 and 1.05.
Marquise
 The shape of a marquise diamond can maximize carat weight, giving you a much larger-looking diamond. This brilliant-cut diamond looks beautiful set with round or pear-shaped side stones, and the length of the marquise makes fingers appear long and slender.
For the most traditional marquise-cut diamonds, look for length-to-width ratios between 1.75 and 2.25
Oval
 An oval diamond has beautiful brilliance that's similar to a round diamond. Oval diamonds are also very popular as their length can accentuate long, slender fingers.
For the most traditional oval diamonds, look for length-to-width ratios between 1.33 and 1.66.
Radiant
 Trimmed corners are the signature of this diamond, and they help make the radiant-cut a popular and versatile choice for jewelry. A radiant-cut looks equally beautiful set with either baguette or round side-diamonds. Radiant-cut diamonds can vary in their degree of rectangularity.
For a radiant diamond shape that is square, look for length-to-width ratios between 1 and 1.05. If you prefer more of a rectangular shape, look for length-to-width ratios greater than 1.10. |