The Oval Cut

Oval cuts came into popular use in the 1950’s, and since their introduction they have become amazingly popular due to their wide range of applicability to different aesthetic styles. These versatile shapes work well in antique and contemporary-inspired formats and play beautifully with accent gems of varying shapes. The shape allows for flexible placement of prongs and the cut offers a highly-scintillated quality that draws the eye. Due to the variances in proportions, it is important to view these cuts in person and consider them relative to the rest of the design.