Oval Shaped White Gold Engagement Rings

When choosing an oval shaped white gold engagement ring, make sure to consider both quality and your preferences and style! Here are four key things to look for:

1. Cut Quality: Oval diamonds should appear symmetrical and well balanced, exhibiting both contrast (dark areas of reflection) and brilliance (light areas of reflection). While most people prefer a ratio between 1.38 and 1.42, others prefer a more elongated oval, and yet others love the look of a “roval” (a more round oval).
2. Color of the Stone: The color of your oval diamond can significantly impact your engagement ring’s overall look, too. White gold complements diamonds and other white gems well, but it’s important to consider the stone’s color grade. Generally, diamonds are graded on a color scale from D (colorless) to Z (light yellow or brown). Oval shaped white gold engagement rings look bright and white with colors between D-G.
3. Setting Design: Your ring setting is an important part of your oval engagement ring design. So, you should consider what type of white gold setting complements your oval shape. Prong settings are common for oval shaped stones, as they allow light to enter from all sides, enhancing the stone’s brilliance. Solitaire, rings with side stones, and more fancy split-shank styles look great with an oval center stone! Bezel settings, where the metal surrounds the entire perimeter of the stone, can also be a stylish and secure option. Especially when your oval diamond is set east-west.