Oval diamond engagement rings have been consistently one of the hottest trends in bridal jewelry. When Hailey Bieber’s 3-carat oval was upgraded to 18 eye-popping carats, Instagram feeds went wild. While some trends tend to lose their luster as years pass, the requests for David Alan to make clients Custom, Not Customary, oval diamond engagement rings continue to pour in.
A simple Internet search provides inconsistent and sometimes downright incorrect information about oval cut diamonds. These important points might surprise you and make you reconsider what jewelers say is the perfect oval cut diamond. Read on to learn the facts from Master Jeweler, Diamantaire, and Designer, David Alan in this go-to guide for buying oval diamond engagement rings!
Oval-Cut Diamonds Defined
Ovals are considered fancy shape diamonds. Anything other than a round brilliant cut diamond is labeled as such. Like round brilliant diamonds, ovals (usually) have 58 facets. Because they exist in varied length-to-width ratios, there are flattering oval options for any size and shape hand.
There are some common misconceptions about what makes an oval great. David Alan, a 25-year expert diamantaire, is here to clarify.
Ratio: Length and Width
Some jewelers say the ideal ratio is 1.35 to 1.50. David Alan thinks you should buy what you like and what looks great on your hand. What makes the diamond pretty is how it is cut, not how long or short it is.
Shape: Not Shape and Cutting Style
“Shape and Cutting Style” is a name given to a diamond on its diamond grading report. Each fancy cut diamond has a unique outline or shape. For this reason, no two ovals are exactly the same. The shape or outline of each diamond is different. Even if two diamonds have the same length and width, their curvature can differ. For instance, one could be shaped like a racetrack, and another could have pointed ends. Neither one is good or bad. As David says above, your diamond has to be beautiful to you!
Bow Tie: It’s not always a bad thing!
Almost all oval diamonds have a bowtie, and they can be beautiful! A bad bowtie does not allow light to bounce around inside the diamond and presents as a dark, glassy, or lifeless area in the center of the stone. A beautiful bowtie allows the light to play harmoniously with the rest of the stone, resulting in a lively, beautiful, fiery diamond!
How Much Do Oval Diamonds Cost?
Once considered a more affordable cut, oval diamonds have steadily risen in price. Why? It’s a simple matter of supply and demand. As more celebrities and Influencers like Hailey Bieber wear them, their desirability pushes the price up relative to other shapes.
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