Oval Diamond Ring Settings and Colors

Oval diamond ring is one of the most popular diamond shapes chosen by both men and women. Oval diamond is often used for three stone wedding rings because it looks gorgeous in this style. In this admired style, the diamond is placed between two smaller stones. There is also other trendy style like solitaire oval diamond. Why oval diamond is preferable? It is because this shape compared to other shapes of diamonds, like square shapes for example, make the finger looks slimmer. That is why this ring becomes a perfect option for those having plump fingers. Different shapes of diamond need different setting to display the shine of the diamond as well as to protect this precious stone. As mentioned previously, three-stone setting is the most popular setting that can bring out the beauty of the oval diamond. The ring, as the name implies, integrates three stones, one of them is the oval diamond that plays role as the center stone. Other stones are places a little lower that than the center stone. Three stones are used to correspond to the couple’s relationship in the past, present, and future.

For a timeless appeal, set your oval diamond ring in tiffany setting. This setting was created long time ago in 1800s. At this present moment, this ring becomes the signature style of Tiffany & Co. Of course you are familiar with the name of this premiere jewelry company, right?  What does the setting look like? Actually a tiffany setting belongs to that of solitaire prong setting. This setting is widely used both for modern and classic ring design. Even many vintage earrings from Victorian and Edwardian era used this setting. It means that tiffany setting is very legendary. Tiffany setting is mounted with 4 to 6 prongs which are set likewise around the boundary of the diamond, which lift up the stone over the band. Usually this ring is constructed of platinum metal which is strong. There are other ring settings that can be found in many jewelers such as wrap setting, cathedral setting, and bridal sets.

Oval diamond ring looks dazzling just in any colors. When the ring is set in three-stones setting, the two side diamonds affect the way the whole ring look. For a flamboyant setting, chose side diamonds in marquise or pave shape to pair the oval diamond. Standard cuts will fail to give electrifying effect. The side stones do not have to be diamonds. Garnets and rubies, for example, can be the alternative stones which can generate an elegant and romantic look.