Disadvantages of Oval Diamonds

If you’ve heard of oval diamonds then you probably know that diamonds that are cut in an oval shape are different and unique from other diamonds. Though not as unique as a marquise type of diamond, buying and giving an oval diamond can be one of the few special and subtly ways you tell your loved one they’re special. Unfortunately there are a lot of flaws to an oval diamond. Don’t be discouraged though, every other diamond cut has its flaws and each and every one of them has ways to minimize its flaws and still bring out the best in the diamond.

One of the first flaws that you can see in oval diamonds, which other elegantly cut diamonds share, is the bow tie effect. The bow tie happens when you cut the diamond and shadows on the diamond appears in the shape of a bow tie. While it is unavoidable it can be reduced. Another disadvantage to picking a oval diamond is that oval diamonds need more settings than regular diamonds this means that instead of a few prongs to set your round diamond, your oval diamond needs 3-5 more prongs to keep it in place. This makes oval diamonds seem hard to set but for others this feature on the oval diamond heightens the diamond’s sparkle and brilliance.

Hopefully this gave you an idea on how to deal with oval diamonds and how to look out for possible flaws in your diamond. If you think you need more help you can always stick to the basics of picking a diamond. For an oval diamond a color G and a Sl1 clarity works the best. Coupled with a depth percentage of fifty eight to sixty six percent and a width ratio of 1.50 to 1.00 helps reduce the bow tie effect on your oval diamond.