Oval cut
JewelryWiki Editorial·1 source·Reviewed 2026-08-04
A brilliant in an elongated round outline. Among the most-searched shapes, and among the most misunderstood, because it has no cut grade.
Properties
| Property | Value | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Cut style | Brilliant [1] | — |
| Receives a GIA cut grade | No [1] GIA issues cut grades only for the standard round brilliant; all other shapes are fancy shapes and receive none. | — |
| Optical character | Brilliant faceting; length-to-width ratio drives how it reads on the hand. [1] | — |
| What to watch for | No GIA cut grade exists for an oval. A seller advertising an "Excellent cut oval" is describing something GIA does not issue. [1] | — |
Sources
- GIA — Guide to Diamond Engagement Ring Shapes — Gemological Institute of America (GIA 4Cs, Guide to Diamond Shapes)