Choosing An Oval Solitaire Engagement Ring

Ovals combine the sparkle of brilliant faceting with a softer, more modern outline than a round. They also tend to read larger. An oval spreads its weight over a longer outline, so it usually shows more surface face-up than a round of the same carat weight, which is why an oval diamond looks bigger than a round to most eyes. Set as a solitaire, the most timeless engagement ring style, the stone stands on its own. The design is easy to clean and lets the shape of the diamond define the ring. This edit brings together 8 oval solitaire engagement rings, from $1,675. Each takes a 1, 1.5, 2 or 3 carat lab-grown center of E-F color and VS+ clarity, in yellow gold, white gold or platinum. A solitaire is also the easiest ring to pair with any wedding band. Almost any band goes with an oval solitaire engagement ring, so plain gold, pavé and a half eternity band are all at home beside it.