Question 1

How big does an oval lab grown diamond look?

Accepted Answer

An oval is elongated, so it looks larger than a round diamond of the same carat weight and spreads more across the finger. Elongated shapes like oval, marquise and pear look among the biggest for their weight, and the long shape can make the finger look slimmer.

Question 2

What is the bow-tie effect on an oval?

Accepted Answer

Some ovals show a faint dark band across the middle, called a bow-tie, from the way light passes through the long shape. Every oval has a little; a well-cut one keeps it subtle. Always watch the 360° video and check the bow-tie is faint before you choose a stone.

Question 3

What length-to-width ratio should I choose?

Accepted Answer

The length-to-width ratio sets how long the oval looks. Around 1.30 to 1.50 is the popular range: nearer 1.30 looks fuller and rounder, nearer 1.50 looks longer and slimmer. There is no right answer — check each stone's ratio in the listing and pick the shape you like.

Question 4

What color and clarity should I choose for an oval?

Accepted Answer

At 1 carat, colorless D to F ovals cost about the same as near-colorless ones, so there's little to gain from dropping color. From about 2 carats, G or H saves money and still looks white, since an oval's brilliant facets hide a faint tint well. VS2 clarity or better usually looks clean to the eye. Always watch the 360° video and check the stone looks eye-clean to you.

Question 5

Is a lab grown oval diamond real?

Accepted Answer

A lab grown oval is a diamond — the same carbon crystal and hardness as a mined one, just grown in a lab. Every stone is graded by IGI or GIA. This is the loose stone; when you are ready, set it into a ring.

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