A variation on the round cut diamond, an oval diamond shape features an elongated table and brilliant cut faceting in the pavilion and on the crown. Oval cut diamonds accentuate long, slender fingers and often appear larger than their carat weight would imply due to the elongated shape and larger table. While not as fiery as the round brilliant, oval cut diamonds have a greater degree of light return, and so are more brilliant than round diamonds. Suggested length to width ratio for well-shaped oval cut diamonds ranges from 1.33-1.66.
See Also: Modified Brilliant Cut, Round Brilliant Cut, Length to Width Ratio