Oval Cut Engagement Rings

Oval Cut Engagement Rings — The Shape That's Taken Over Every Wishlist
The oval cut diamond is having a moment and that moment shows no sign of slowing down. Driven by celebrity proposals, social media trends, and a genuine shift in buyer preferences, the oval cut has surged in popularity to become the most searched and most saved engagement ring shape in America. If you've been on Pinterest or Instagram in the last three years, you've seen oval engagement rings everywhere and there's a very good reason for that.
The oval cut is an elongated brilliant cut essentially a stretched version of the round brilliant, with the same 57–58 facets engineered for maximum fire and scintillation. What the oval adds to that brilliance is a uniquely flattering silhouette: the elongated shape runs along the length of the finger, making the hand appear longer, slimmer, and more elegant than any other shape. It's the rare diamond shape that is simultaneously more brilliant than most fancy cuts and more flattering on the hand than all of them.
The oval also delivers exceptional value. Because oval cut diamonds are cut from rough stone with less waste than round brilliants, they typically cost 15–25% less per carat — meaning you can get a noticeably larger oval diamond for the same budget as a smaller round. A 1.5-carat oval will look dramatically larger on the finger than a 1.5-carat round, because the elongated shape covers more surface area.
At Wedding Bands & Co., Chicago's Gold Coast custom jewelry studio, our oval cut collection features over 418 settings — spanning classic pavé bands, dramatic halos, elegant solitaires, romantic three stone settings, and sleek hidden halos. Every setting is available in 14K and 18K white gold, yellow gold, rose gold, and platinum, and is compatible with natural or lab-grown oval cut diamonds selected by our GIA-certified gemologist Koorosh Daneshgar.
Visit us at 43 E Oak Street in Chicago's Gold Coast for a free consultation. Oval is trending — and we'll help you wear it perfectly.