Sophisticated and classic, the oval cut has as much sparkle as a round brilliant, but with a more elongated, statement silhouette. In the fancy diamond shape category for good reason, its iridescent beauty brings all the glamour, while its easy-to-style shape offers all the options whether more minimal or all-out statement. 

While oval diamond shapes have been around for many years - the first known cut as early as 1304, the cut we love today was created in the early 1960s. The most famous oval cut diamond is the Koh-i-Noor or ‘mountain of light’ which is part of the British Crown Jewels. Another famous oval cut ring was for Princess Diana in 1981, and now worn by Kate Middleton — while not a diamond but a 12 carat sapphire, it retains its iconic status as one of the most popular rings of all time. The oval-cut continues to reign in popularity in modern times, A-listers Blake Lively, Hailey Bieber, and Kristen Dunst can attest to that. 

The oh so popular, oval shape is flattering and versatile, no matter how you wear it or stack it. And the elongated shape of the oval cut makes it a flattering choice to many! Are you team oval? Comment below and let us know!