The famous diamond manufacturer Lazare Kaplan first developed the oval cut diamond, in the 1960s as a modern and more daring alternative to the classic round brilliant cut diamonds.

The advantages of oval cut diamonds

Since the round brilliant cut diamonds consist nearly 80% of the diamond sales throughout the world, the oval cut diamond was developed as a result of the aspiration to maximize the amount of polished stone that is received from the non-rounded raw material. In addition, the oval cut diamond was developed for those who request a shape that is different and unique.

The polishing of an oval cut diamond is an advanced and elongated version of the polishing of the round brilliant cut diamond. Most of the oval cut diamonds have 56 facets, and they also have between 4 up to 8 additional pavilion facets.
Since the shape of the oval cut diamonds may change according to the shape of the raw material, there is no ideal way how to polish the oval cut diamond.

However, most experts in the diamond industry believe that a length-to-width ratio of 1:1.5 represents the appropriate proportions for the polishing of an oval cut diamond, although ratios in the ranges of 1:1.33 up to 1:1.66 are still reasonable ratios.
The elongated shape of the polishing of an oval cut diamond turns the diamond into a flattering design, especially for women with small hands or short fingers. Like the round brilliant cut diamonds, the oval cut diamonds fit in a three-stoned setting, but they can also be used in a solitaire diamond ring.

The most appropriate setting for the oval cut Loose diamonds is via the 6 prongs.
Like the other elongated polishing of diamonds, the polishing of the oval cut diamond contains the “bowtie effect”.
When you examine it from above, the upper part of the oval cut diamond looks as if it contains a dark shape that resembles a bowtie- this is not a flaw or internal defect as a result of the polishing. In fact, “the bowtie effect” is created as a result of the fact that the observer’s head blocks the light that is reflected inside the diamond.

When examining the diamond at the jewelry store, you need to avoid the halogen light that is customary in these stores, because it artificially enhances the shining effect. It is preferable to examine the jewel in the daylight outside.
As for the total depth of the diamond, the experts recommend to choose diamonds with a total depth of at least 60%. They believe that this quality will cause the light to reach the diamond in a unique angle, and to be reflected from it in the best manner possible, that will create a beautiful sparkle that will catch the beholder’s eye.

Which oval cut diamond should you choose?

The oval cut diamond tends to accumulate more dirt, and therefore it is important to choose a diamond with a high degree of color.
The oval cut diamond looks better when it is colorless, and this is because of its ability to reflect a huge amount of light.    
Another option in the setting is to combine a white oval cut diamond as the center stone in the jewel together with diamonds or smaller colorful gems around it.

The oval cut diamonds can also be used as fabulous engagement rings for women with full and relatively short fingers, because they create the illusion of length that flatters these women.

The oval cut diamonds are an excellent idea when it comes to buying diamond jewelry of different kinds, because they are different from the banal round cut Loose diamonds, and they have a more pronounced specificity.