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Oval Engagement Rings

These oval engagement ring settings are made for an oval cut center that you choose in the next step. Styles include pavé bands, solitaires, halos, three-stone and side-stone rings, and vintage designs with milgrain and floral detail, many with lab-grown diamond accents. Every setting comes in white, yellow or rose gold.

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Buying guide

Settings that suit an oval

An oval looks longer and slimmer on the finger than a round of the same weight, and the setting can play that up. A solitaire with four or six prongs keeps the outline clean. A pavé band lines the shank with lab-grown diamond accents. A halo adds a frame of small stones that makes the center look larger, and a hidden halo sits below the stone so it shows only from the side. Three-stone and side-stone rings add pear, marquise or baguette stones beside the oval.

Other styles to know

  • Vintage and floral: milgrain edges, engraving, filigree and leaf clusters.
  • Toi et moi: two stones set side by side.
  • Bezel: a metal rim around the center for a modern, protective look.
  • Twisted, split shank and bypass: bands that curve or divide toward the center.

Metals, band widths and price

Every setting comes in white, yellow or rose gold, offered in 10K, 14K or 18K. Most bands measure about 1.8 to 2.5 mm wide. Settings start from about $600, and most are between about $1,000 and $1,300. That price is for the setting only; the center is priced when you choose it in the next step.

Made to order

Each ring is made for you in 10–15 days. Shipping is free on orders over $500, returns are accepted within 30 days, and one resize is free within 60 days of delivery.

Oval Engagement Rings FAQs

What to avoid in an oval diamond?

The main thing to avoid is a strong bow-tie, a dark band across the middle of the stone that most ovals show to some degree. View the stone in photos or video and choose one where it is faint. Also watch the shape: a length-to-width ratio of about 1.3 to 1.5 looks balanced, and very wide or very narrow ovals can look uneven.

What is the average carat size for an oval engagement ring?

Many oval centers chosen today fall between about 1 and 2 carats, but there is no single right size. A 1 carat oval measures about 7.7 by 5.7 mm, and a 2 carat oval about 9.7 by 7 mm. Choose by budget and hand size: on a slim finger a smaller oval still looks generous because the shape is long.

Are oval diamonds more expensive?

Usually not. An oval often costs less per carat than a round of the same weight and quality, since cutting it keeps more of the rough crystal. The setting also affects the total: on this page settings start from about $600, and most are between about $1,000 and $1,300 before the center, which is priced when you choose it.

Oval vs round engagement rings: which is better?

Neither is better; they suit different tastes. A round gives the most even sparkle and a classic look. An oval looks larger for its weight, makes the finger look longer, and usually costs less per carat. Ovals can show a bow-tie, which rounds don't. If you want more visible size for your budget, an oval is a strong choice.

Do oval diamonds look bigger?

Yes. An oval has a larger top surface than a round of the same carat weight, so it looks bigger, and its long shape makes the finger look slimmer. A halo or a thin pavé band adds to that effect. Settings set lower on the finger keep the look sleek without hiding the stone.