Oval Proportions

[TitaniumSquirrel]

Hi Everyone,

I''m in the market for a ~1 carat oval stone, and I''m still a bit confused about what the best proportion is. I''ve read a 1.5:1 length to width ratio is considered ideal (or I suppose just more typical), however some that I''ve been looking at are closer to a 1.3:1 ratio. To me the shape is pleasing, but I wonder if there are any other downsides to this compared to a 1.5:1? Wouldn''t a 1.3:1 reflect light better since it is closer to being round in shape?

Thanks for your help!

 

[JulieN]

get whatever shape you like.

 

[Richard Sherwood]

I personally prefer the 1.3 to 1 length-to-width ratio on ovals, and you''re correct, they usually do have a better light return performance if everything else is in line.