The most beautiful Elongated Oval Engagement Ring
Hey there! I hope you are well and love has knocked at your door. Today we are going to talk a little bit about the famous oval rings and how much they might suit you as an option.
(you might want to check them out at Albert Hern if you are just a little bit curious about them).
This alternative setting is perhaps the main competitor of the classic round cut. Brilliant and with a romantic aesthetic, it is undoubtedly one of the most popular diamond cuts for engagement rings.
However, we will not only unveil its benefits but also some aspects that you should consider if you have in mind to get one of them.
Without further ado. Let’s see some mysteries of oval cut solitaire engagement rings and the real reason for their fame.
Short History of Oval Cut Engagement Rings
The modern oval cut flooded the market in the 70's and has been growing in popularity ever since. Whether it’s because of its round cut-like brilliance, its elegant shape or its ability to optimize carat weight.
Lazare Kaplan was responsible for achieving the modern version of the oval cut, in which you can see the “Blow Tie” effect (two triangles that seem to come together).
Attractiveness of this type of rings
Oval cut engagement rings appear at first glance much larger than their competitors, even with the same carat weight. Added to this is the fact that they are usually cheaper than a classic round ring with similar characteristics (color, clarity and weight…).
You may ask yourself, why would I prefer one of these over any other option? There are several reasons, one of the main ones is that its cut makes it look bigger than similar diamonds or even a little bigger.
This is the main advantage of an oval cut, you get more appearance with less budget, making them a more affordable option.
A well-crafted oval cut stone is just as brilliant as a round cut, with an interesting figure and eye-catching patterns. Such a setting is the perfect kind of jewelry to catch the eye.
As if that weren’t enough, oval shapes create a stylized visual effect making the wearer’s fingers look much longer and more aesthetically pleasing. A solution for brides with shorter fingers.
Disadvantages of the oval cut
All good quality diamonds are beautiful, not perfect. The same goes for the diamond cut. Although this type of shape offers a lot of advantages, there are a few points worth looking into carefully.
The first is the bow tie effect. This is a characteristic shared by virtually all elongated shapes such as the Marquise or Pear.
The bow-tie effect is a sort of figure in the form of triangles that seem to come together in the center of the diamond. Depending on the experience of the cutter, this figure can range from a subtle gray to a pronounced shadow. Make sure you like the pattern of your diamond before you say yes.
Good diamond cutters understand that the bow tie is simply a feature of the cut and not something that will damage your aesthetics. As a testament to this, brands like Albert Hern have not been afraid to make these stones their brand insignia.
If you opt for the oval cut, it’s important that you choose clean-to-the-eye clarity levels like VS onwards.
The perfect oval cut ring: which one is it?
In a sea of wonderful options who defines perfection? This is a very relative task, but maybe these specifications will help you determine which would be the most successful choice.
In this type of cut you don’t need to go for a D color diamond (the highest color standard) when a G color diamond on the GIA scale offers virtually the same appearance to the eye at a lower price. Maximizing budget, a VS1 will show no visible inclusions so you won’t have to worry about the aesthetics of your diamond. Since you don’t need that many carats to get a stunning stone the 0.50 may be a good starting point.
Once you have defined the 4c’s it is only a matter of choosing a metal. Since you have maximized the budget on the diamond, choosing platinum is a great option as you will get a more durable piece with a silvery luster that will flatter the brilliance of the oval cut.
Source, reference and more information: https://alberthern.com/blogs/trends/elongated-oval-engagement-ring
