Question about Oval Stones

[someday]

Do Oval stones have more sparkle than fancy cut stones? I like rounds now, because of this site and its know sparkle factor, yet rounds are everywhere,and I would like something a little less common. So I am thinking that ovals are rounder than other diamonds, so they should have more brillance than fancy cut stones, I am not asking for a oval to micmic a rounds brillance, but if a oval has more sparkle than a fancy cut. Thanks

 

[Slykat12]

An oval is a fancy cut. So I guess you mean does an oval out sparkle other fancy cuts. I would say no as I think there are a couple fancy cuts that do better. It depends how well cut the oval is too and I believe l/w is imp.

We had a cool thread here a while back that ranked in order the diff shapes brillance. I recall anything remotely round was at the top and anything with a step cut-like an emerald or anything with varying l/w like an oval did not do so well. I think princesses did ok.

Do a search for shapes and brilliance and you may find it.

 

[The Joker]

Some people are bothered by the "Bow Tie" look that is found in most ( not all ) oval shaped diamonds.

Joker....