Oval Moissanite Engagement Rings

Oval cut moissanite engagement rings, made to order in sterling silver, gold, or platinum. An oval covers more finger than a round of the same carat weight and lengthens the look of the hand, which is why it has been the fastest growing shape of the last decade.

Why ovals look larger

An oval is a round brilliant stretched along one axis. It keeps the same faceting and the same fine scattered sparkle, but spreads its weight across a longer footprint. A 1.5ct oval reads noticeably larger on the hand than a 1.5ct round, and the elongation lengthens the look of the finger as well.

That brilliant faceting also scatters moissanite's extra fire, so an oval reads closer to a diamond than an emerald cut of the same weight does.

Bow tie and ratio

Ovals carry the same risk as pears and marquises. Because the shape is elongated, facets through the middle can fail to return light and leave a dark band across the center, which jewelers call a bow tie. A faint one appears in nearly every oval ever cut. A heavy one dulls the middle of the stone, and we reject stones where it dominates.

A length to width ratio between 1.3:1 and 1.5:1 is the classic oval. Below 1.3 it starts reading as a slightly squashed round. Above 1.5 it reads as distinctly elongated.

Ordering

Made to order in our own workshop in Surat, two to four weeks door to door, sizes 3 to 10 in quarter steps. Returns and exchanges run for 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Does an oval look bigger than a round of the same carat?

Yes. An oval spreads its weight across a longer footprint, so a 1.5ct oval reads noticeably larger on the hand than a 1.5ct round, and the elongation makes the finger look longer too.

What is the bow tie in an oval?

A dark band across the middle where facets fail to return light. Nearly every oval shows a faint one. A heavy one dulls the stone, and we reject stones where it dominates during quality checks.

Is oval moissanite obvious?

The oval's brilliant faceting scatters moissanite's extra fire, so it reads closer to a diamond than a step cut of the same weight. Above roughly 1.5 to 2ct in bright light the fire becomes visible to a trained eye, and a jeweler with a tester can always identify moissanite.