Oval Cut Gemstones
The oval cut combines the brilliance of a round with a flattering elongated silhouette. Browse our certified oval sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and more.
Oval Cut Gemstones
The oval cut is one of the most popular shapes for colored gemstones, prized for its ability to maximize a stone's color depth while creating an appearance of greater size relative to its carat weight. The elongated shape also flatters fingers when used in rings. Our collection includes oval sapphires, rubies, emeralds, tourmalines, and more in a wide range of sizes and qualities.
FAQs — Oval Gemstones
Does an oval cut make a gemstone look larger?
Yes. The oval's elongated footprint means it appears larger face-up than a round of equivalent carat weight. This makes it an excellent value-for-size choice.
What is a bow-tie effect in oval gemstones?
Some oval cuts exhibit a dark bow-tie shadow across the center caused by light leaking through the pavilion. Well-cut ovals minimize this effect — our team can identify the best-cut stones in our inventory.
Oval Cut Gemstones
The oval cut combines the brilliance of a round with a flattering elongated silhouette. Browse our certified oval sapphires, rubies, emeralds, and more.
Oval Cut Gemstones
The oval cut is one of the most popular shapes for colored gemstones, prized for its ability to maximize a stone's color depth while creating an appearance of greater size relative to its carat weight. The elongated shape also flatters fingers when used in rings. Our collection includes oval sapphires, rubies, emeralds, tourmalines, and more in a wide range of sizes and qualities.
FAQs — Oval Gemstones
Does an oval cut make a gemstone look larger?
Yes. The oval's elongated footprint means it appears larger face-up than a round of equivalent carat weight. This makes it an excellent value-for-size choice.
What is a bow-tie effect in oval gemstones?
Some oval cuts exhibit a dark bow-tie shadow across the center caused by light leaking through the pavilion. Well-cut ovals minimize this effect — our team can identify the best-cut stones in our inventory.
