Oval Brilliant Diamonds

The Oval Brilliant Diamond shape is a modification of the round brilliant cut diamond. The elliptically shaped diamond was invented in the early 1960 by Lazare Kaplan. Nowadays oval diamonds have become very popular for a gift.

The main reason is, probably, the flattering illusion of length appearing in the finger and hand of people with small hands or short fingers. Long and slim fingers are also can be accentuated, if wearing such oval diamonds.

The oval is usually cut as an adaptation of 58 facet standard brilliant. However, the pavilion can be cut with 4, 6, or 8 pavilion main facets. The preferred length to width ratio is close to 1.40 – 1.60. Some buyers may prefer a more round shape and chose a ratio closer to 1.15 :1. More elongated shape possesses a ratio of 1.70: 1. Like other fancy shaped diamonds, oval one may have a “bow tie” defect. This is a dark cloud resembling the shape of a man`s bow. It occurs when the angles are poorly proportioned. This defect leads to the lack of brilliance.