The look of the diamond is plainly found in the name, however, something to note is that because of its shape and including its facet brilliance, it gives the illusion of being much larger than a round diamond of similar carat weight.

Oval shape diamonds are somewhere in the middle, not the most expensive, but there are more affordable options as well.

Being one of the oldest diamond shapes, the oval shape dates back to the 14th century. The modern oval shape we see today was created by a diamond cutter originally from Russia, Lazare Kaplan in 1957.

Engagement rings will almost always lean towards a diamond, but if you are wanting a more unique style, the oval shape looks positively stunning with a deep red garnet or a rare red diamond.

A halo setting will give your oval diamond a pop to accentuate its sparkle. For a simple, yet secure look, you could choose a basic 6-prong setting as well.