If you had been a school kid, he would have been the hottest in class right now! The oval’s popularity has grown exponentially over the past year. With every designer statement lately, it seems you can’t help but dream about ovals. Why is the trend growing? Let’s learn a few things about oval cut diamond engagement rings.
The history of the oval cut diamond
How to enter the International Jewelers Hall of Fame? The skill of diamond cutting has been passed down through the generations in his family. In fact, During his practice, he introduced the modern version known to us as the picturesque oval cut.
Advantages of an oval diamond cut
What do most of us want in everything we buy? More bang for our buck…or in the case of diamonds…more sparkle for our buck, right? On average, an oval 1 carat diamond has 10% more surface area than a 1 carat round diamond. In the industry, this is called “spread”. By default, ovals appear larger with a similar carat weight.
Another great thing about oval cut diamonds is the price. You get the big advantage of looking bigger with a round diamond while paying less than you would for a similar carat weight. Who wouldn’t like that? For a woman with short fingers, an oval cut diamond engagement ring gives a beautiful optical illusion that makes the fingers appear longer. A great feature when it’s time to announce your engagement for those ring close-ups!
Added style privilege
If solitaire isn’t your forte, or you’re still considering the “bang for your buck” concept I mentioned earlier, consider this: Hello! It’s not just about angels anymore! Oval shapes look great with a halo. Think Princess Di’s oval sapphire with this stunning halo that admires her majesty. Halos can make the center of your diamond about half a carat larger on average. Yes please! You must make your own oval engagement ring to get this beautiful creation on your finger right now!
