Oval Cut Engagement Ring

Choosing An Oval Engagement Ring

An oval spreads its weight across a longer outline, so it shows more surface than a round of the same carat weight. That is the simple reason an oval diamond looks bigger than a round: face-up, it usually covers more of the finger. Its length also draws the eye along the hand, making the fingers look longer and slimmer. Ovals combine the sparkle of brilliant faceting with a softer, more modern outline than a round, which gives them a graceful, contemporary feel. Cut quality matters with this shape. A well-cut oval keeps the darker 'bow-tie' across the center faint, so the stone reads bright from end to end. In terms of setting, a solitaire shows the oval's outline most clearly, a halo or double halo adds size, and a hidden halo brings sparkle from the side without changing the view from above. For the wedding band, a straight band works with most settings, while a slightly curved band can sit closer under a halo. Every Amorati center is lab-grown, E-F color and VS+ clarity, from 1 to 3 carats, giving her an oval with both presence and polish on the hand.