If you’re searching for an engagement ring that feels unique without being too trendy, an oval cut center stone is an exceptional choice. This shape offers breathtaking sparkle and a relatively budget-friendly price tag. Set vertically, their elongated silhouette creates a slender, lengthening effect on the finger. On the other hand, an east-west set oval ring can create an illusion of width if desired. Ultimately oval rings are well suited to a wide variety of settings and styles.
Oval cut diamonds are often associated with old-world elegance, probably because they first gained prominence during the Victorian era. But the modern oval cut that we know today wasn’t developed until the mid-twentieth century, and it created a major advancement in the shape’s fire and brilliance — making them second only to round cut stones. In other areas, oval cuts have the advantage over round cuts: at the same carat weight, an oval cut stone is more affordable and has a greater surface area (aka appears larger when set in a ring).
While oval engagement rings have a timeless quality, they’ve also become increasingly popular in recent years. Styles spotted on the hands of celebrities like Blake Lively and Hailey Bieber have undoubtedly helped inspire other couples to embrace this fancy shape. They look equally alluring in romantic vintage and sleek modern settings, so there’s an oval cut engagement ring to suit every personality. Here are some of our favorite designs that speak to the current moment while still being made to last.
Bypass Rings
Like the oval cut, bypass settings date back to the Victorian Era — but feel fresh today as they lend themselves to an array of uniquely contoured designs. Instead of meeting in the middle, the two sides of the setting circumvent or “bypass” one another before cradling the center stone in a delicate embrace. Effortlessly convey a sense of artistry and originality with an unconventional oval cut bypass engagement ring.
Floral Designs
Taking their cues from Mother Nature’s bounty, these alluring settings are adorned with elevated interpretations of pretty petals and lush leaves. And unlike real flowers which quickly fade, designs crafted in precious metal and radiant diamonds are eternally beautiful symbols of your enduring commitment. A dash of vintage inspiration creates fairytale beauty.
Yellow Gold
While most oval cut engagement rings are constructed in white gold, these settings stand out from the crowd with their distinctive golden luster. Yellow gold has a long history in bridal jewelry, and recently the tide has turned to embrace this classic metal once again. As a bonus, yellow gold rings are more hypoallergenic, don’t need replating, and can help deemphasize the yellowish tints of center stones with lower color grades.
Free Form Settings
Free form engagement rings are as unique as the women who wear them. These engagement rings don’t conform to any one structure or shape, making them a natural choice for a truly original bride-to-be. Bold silhouettes, sweeping curves, and contrasting mixed metals are just some of the design details to love in our oval cut free form settings.
Floating Halos
Traditional halo rings showcasing a collection of smaller accent diamonds surrounding the center stone have been around for centuries. Floating halos offer a new update on this perennial favorite. Here a short distance separates the oval center stone from the halo, cleverly utilizing negative space to create a larger overall silhouette. The result is dramatic and sure to impress.
Embracing some of the latest bridal jewelry trends, these oval cut engagement rings offer a stylish symbol of your love and devotion. This universally flattering center stone shape is versatile enough to suit settings both vintage and modern in a variety of metal colors and silhouettes. Discover these covetable designs and more of the latest and greatest oval cut engagement rings here.
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