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Oval Engagement Rings for the Bride-to-Be

By Lauren Frankfort

July 28, 2014

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Take a cue from Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton's heirloom jewel and opt for your own oval engagement ring!

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Ovals are experiencing a major moment in the engagement ring world right now—and it's not hard to see why! These elongated stones are extremely elegant, refined, and look great in a number of settings. They're classic, but they can also be modernized to suit the styles of contemporary brides. They're versatile, but can look so breathtaking that you might mistake them as a one-of-a-kind. These stunners are begging to be worn by brides-to-be!

We have celebrities like Blake Lively, Kate Moss, and royalty Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton to thank for bringing the oval-cut engagement ring back. Aside from some of their most famed counterparts, oval engagement rings offer an added dose of sparkle compared to most other popular shapes. Even better: Oval stones often appear bigger than they actually are thanks to their surface area. In other words, a 1-carat oval-shaped diamond will often look much larger than a 1-carat round-cut stone. Another oval pro? They make a brides' finger look slender since they're so elongated.

You can rock your oval in a shimmering halo (or two) for a super-sparkly finish, or you can let its brilliance stand solo in a tasteful solitaire. Ovals are one of our favorite center stones for a three-stone setting, looking extra gorgeous with pear, trillion, or baguette-shaped diamonds by their sides. And it should be no surprise that ovals look just as great with a platinum band as they do in yellow and rose gold.

Ready to go for an oval? Click through to see some of our favorite oval engagement rings!

Tiffany & Co. Oval Engagement Ring

Tiffany & Co. "Soleste" oval engagement ring set in platinum, $14,100, tiffany.com.

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Kwiat Oval Engagement Ring

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Kwiat oval diamond engagement ring with a pavé diamond halo, price upon request, kwiat.com.

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Harry Winston Oval Engagement Ring

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We Love These Platinum Engagement Rings

Harry Winston oval diamond ring with tapered baguettes set in platinum, price upon request, harrywinston.com.

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Carizza Oval Engagement Ring

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Get More White Gold Engagement Ring Ideas

Carizza 18k white gold engagement ring fit for an oval center, $14,565 (without center stone), miacarizza.com.

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Anna Sheffield Oval Engagement Ring

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Why You Should Consider a Black Diamond Engagement Ring

Anna Sheffield black diamond "Bea" ring, $4,900, annasheffield.com.

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Cathy Waterman Oval Engagement Ring

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Cathy Waterman platinum and diamond "Oak Leafside" ring with recycled metal and ethically-sourced stones, price upon request, ylang23.com.

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Forevermark Oval Engagement Ring

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We Love These Rose Gold Engagement Rings

Forevermark by Premier Gem oval three-stone diamond ring with pear-shaped side diamond set in 18k rose gold, price upon request, forevermark.com.

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Gabriel & Co. Oval Engagement Ring

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Gabriel & Co. 18k white and pink gold engagement ring with a diamond halo, price upon request, gabrielny.com.

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Vera Wang Oval Engagement Ring

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Vera Wang Love Collection oval diamond-frame engagement ring in 14k white gold, $3,999.99, zales.com.

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Sylvie Collection Oval Engagement Ring

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Sylvie Collection 18k white gold classic oval center engagement ring, $3,300, sylviecollection.com.

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Blue Nile Oval Engagement Ring

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Blue Nile oval-cut "Heiress" halo diamond engagement ring in platinum, $3,200, bluenile.com.