Oval Cut Diamonds and Engagement Rings in Lebanon
The oval cut diamond has quietly become one of the most requested shapes in Lebanon, and it is easy to see why. It carries the brilliance of a round brilliant in an elongated, elegant silhouette that flatters the hand and reads larger than its carat weight suggests.
Oval diamonds in stock now
Real stones from our Beirut stock, sorted by price, each with its GIA or HRD report and a 360° video. Delivery is free and insured across Greater Beirut.
Oval engagement ring settings
Each design below is made to order in Beirut, in 18K white, yellow or rose gold or platinum. See all our engagement rings in Lebanon, or pair a setting with a certified diamond from our stock.
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A shape that flatters the finger
An oval stretches the eye along the length of the finger, so it can make the hand look longer and more slender. Because the weight is spread across a longer outline, an oval often appears bigger than a round of the same carat weight. For someone who wants generous presence without a heavy stone, the oval is a clever and graceful answer.
Brilliance with a softer, distinctive outline
The oval is a brilliant cut, so it sparkles in the same lively way a round does, with bright white light and flashes of fire. What sets it apart is the silhouette. It feels softer and more romantic than a sharp-cornered shape, modern yet quietly classic, and instantly recognisable on the hand.
The shape also gives you a little freedom to choose its character. A more rounded oval feels gentle and classic, while a longer, more elongated outline looks dramatic and slender. The length-to-width ratio is the number to watch, and we are happy to talk you through which proportions tend to flatter the hand best so the stone suits the wearer and not just the certificate.
What to look out for: the bow-tie
Every oval should be judged for the bow-tie effect, a darker shadow that can stretch across the centre of the stone where light is not returned evenly. A faint bow-tie is normal and often barely visible. A heavy one dulls the diamond. We assess this for you and only present ovals where the light returns cleanly, because a certificate alone will not tell you how a stone actually performs in the hand.
How oval stones work here
We hold certified natural oval diamonds in our Beirut stock, each with its GIA or HRD report and a video of the actual stone, so you can judge its outline, its bow-tie and its sparkle before you contact us. You can see the oval diamonds in stock now. If the carat weight, colour or clarity you want is not available, tell us and we will source a certified oval to your specification, typically within two to three weeks.
Settings, certification and delivery
Once you have the stone, the setting is the next choice. We offer a wide choice of oval engagement ring settings, from slim solitaires that show the shape off to halos that add sparkle and width. You can browse our oval engagement ring settings now, then use build your ring to pair your oval with the setting you love. Every diamond is natural and certified by a respected laboratory such as GIA or HRD, with a certificate number you can verify independently online. A finished ring is made to order, usually in about a week to ten days, and delivered free and fully insured across Greater Beirut.
For more on the bow-tie and the length-to-width ratio, read our oval cut diamond guide. Begin with our oval diamonds in stock and oval engagement ring settings, or use build your ring to design yours around an oval from our stock.
Common questions about oval cut diamonds
How big is a 1 carat oval diamond?
A well-cut 1 carat oval typically measures about 7.7 x 5.7 mm, depending on its ratio, against about 6.5 mm across for a round of the same weight. That longer face is why an oval reads larger on the hand. Every report gives the exact length and width, so compare millimetres as well as carats when you shortlist stones.
Is an oval diamond cheaper than a round?
Per carat, usually yes. An oval keeps more of the rough crystal when it is cut, and demand is strongest for rounds, so an oval of the same weight and grades typically costs less while looking larger. The real prices of the ovals in our Beirut stock are listed in the grid above, and our diamond prices page compares shapes.
Should an oval diamond be set north-south or east-west?
Most ovals are set north-south, pointing along the finger, which lengthens the hand and shows the outline at its most classic. Set east-west, across the finger, an oval looks more modern and understated and suits a slim band. Every ring is made to order in Beirut, so either orientation is possible, and it is confirmed with you before anything is crafted.
Which colour grade suits an oval diamond?
Colour tends to gather at the two ends of an oval, so a grade that looks white in a round can show a hint of warmth at the tips. For white gold or platinum, many buyers stay at G or H or whiter. In yellow or rose gold, a slightly warmer grade looks natural and leaves more of the budget for size or cut.
Is an oval diamond durable enough for everyday wear?
Yes. An oval has no sharp corners, so it is less exposed to chipping than a princess or a pear. Its narrow ends take most of the knocks, which is why oval settings usually place a prong at each end. Check that the report does not describe the girdle as extremely thin, and the stone is well suited to daily wear.