Because the oval is the shape of an egg, this stone shape also symbolizes fertility, rebirth, and family. So why are Oval engagement rings so popular?

Ovals are basically the perfect diamond, and they're trendy. Oval cut diamonds are less expensive per carat than round diamonds, they elongate the finger, and they're seriously spark.

The marquise cut is the ultimate in elegance. Its oval shape meets in pointed ends, resembling the hull of a ship — this cut is also known as the Navette cut (meaning "little boat" in French).

While they may seem like a modern trend, the oval cut diamond has been in use for hundreds of years, but was first mentioned in literature around 1800. This was around the advent of the brilliant faceting style for which the round diamond cut became renowned. The modern oval cut diamond with its 57-58 facets was developed in 1957 by famous Russian diamond cutter, Lazare Kaplan.

Kaplan pioneered a modified brilliant cut for an oval shape, helping to combine the desirable brilliant faceting style with stones that many would largely consider worthless because of their pronounced inclusions. Since this modern revival, oval cut diamonds have been a mainstay for engagement rings and jewelry alike for all the reasons we’re going to discuss.

In conclusion, round brilliant diamonds and oval shaped diamonds were instant classics right from the start. They both provide a timeless look that is perpetually popular. Neither the round nor the oval diamond will ever go out of style.