Oval Engagement Rings

An oval diamond is a brilliant cut stretched into an elegant ellipse. Because more of the stone's surface faces up, an oval looks larger than a round diamond of the same carat weight, and its length draws the eye along the finger for a slimmer, more graceful look on the hand.

Choosing an oval diamond

Most buyers prefer a length-to-width ratio between about 1.35 and 1.50: shorter ovals look fuller, longer ones more dramatic. Look closely for the "bow-tie", a darker band across the middle that every oval has to some degree. A well-cut stone keeps it faint, so it's worth seeing the actual diamond, or a video of it, before you commit. Every centre stone comes with a GIA or IGI certificate.

Settings that suit an oval

A four-claw solitaire like our Marina keeps the outline clean and lets the most light into the stone. Ovals also work beautifully in a halo, a hidden halo, an East-West setting or as the centre of a trilogy. Choose lab-grown or natural, in 18K white, yellow or rose gold or platinum.

Made for you

Want a different carat, band width or setting? Any oval design can be made bespoke, rendered in CAD for your approval before anything is cast. Read our oval cut engagement ring guide or compare round vs oval, then book a free design consultation in Leicester or London.