Oval Lab Diamond Engagement Rings

An oval engagement ring gives you the fire of a round lab diamond in a longer outline that flatters the hand. Oval rings are priced from $2,290 here, and every oval lab grown diamond we set comes with an IGI or GIA report you can read before you decide.

How an oval lab diamond looks in person

An oval is cut with the same kind of facets as a round brilliant, so it throws bright, lively light. Because it is stretched, it covers more of the finger than a round of the same weight. A 1.5 carat oval often looks closer to a 1.75 carat round when you look down at your hand.

Most ovals show a darker band across the middle, called a bow tie. Every oval has some. The question is how strong it is. In a photo it can look heavy or vanish completely, which is why we like you to see the stone itself. At the showroom we turn it under the loupe, then hold it by the window on 47th Street so you see it in daylight too.

Ratios and outlines worth asking for

The length to width ratio sets the look. As a rough guide:

• About 1.30 to 1.40: a classic, balanced oval that most people picture.
• About 1.40 to 1.50: slimmer and more elongated, it makes the finger look longer.
• Under 1.30: softer and rounder, closer to a cushion feel.

Look at the shoulders too. Flat or bulging sides make an oval look lopsided. When you request stones for your visit, tell us the ratio you like and we pull three to five ovals near it so you can compare them side by side on the tray.

Settings that suit an oval

A four prong or six prong solitaire setting keeps the outline clean. Ovals have no sharp tips, so they are easy to protect. A hidden halo adds sparkle from the side without changing the face up look, and a full halo makes the stone read larger still. Ovals also pair well in a toi et moi ring next to a pear.

East west ovals, set sideways across the finger, are a quieter choice that sits low and catches less on sweaters. Try both directions on your hand; it takes a minute and settles the question fast.

Color, clarity and what to spend on

Ovals hold color slightly more at the ends than rounds do, so many people choose G or better if the ring is white gold or platinum. In yellow gold you can often go a grade or two lower without seeing a difference. Clarity in the VS range looks clean to the eye in most ovals. Our guide to the 4Cs walks through the trade offs in plain words.

When you are ready, book a viewing and we will have your saved oval rings and matching stones out when you arrive.