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Whats up everybody! I’m that guy Osiris and today we are gonna talk about Oval diamonds. If you're new to the channel, I’m a GIA trained diamond expert and I educate you on diamonds, help you maximize your budget, and help you to avoid buying mistakes.
Oval diamonds are beautiful and unique. Its elongated design makes it appear larger than other diamond shapes of the same carat weight. If you like a round shape but are looking to have something that has character and flash, then an oval might just be the one.
An Oval is considered a fancy-shaped diamond. A negative is that GIA doesn’t give ovals cut grades.
Step one- understand the length to width ratio.
An oval diamond has a classic look. That look is defined by the shape. Sounds obvious yes?
You want to avoid the stubby looking diamonds and want to be in a ratio of 1.35-1.50.
Here is an example of a 1.25 length to width ratio. now look at it in comparison to a 1.50 ratio.
A short oval will not have the same presence as an elongated one. I personally like 1.40-1.50 as it gives you a larger look. This, of course, is subjective. Beauty is in the eyes of the
beholder.
Take a look at the size benefits by going to a classic ratio.
7.12 versus 8.31, this is the same carat weight yet you gain over a 1 mm advantage.
You will find that there is a price increase with an ideal shape but that is the diamond game.,
I consider this number 1 in importance.
Step 2, as stated before, GIA doesn’t give these diamonds a cut grade. WHY? Because there are too many variables at play. Too many lengths to width combinations that can’t be given a certain table and depth percentage that can guarantee a perfect cut. There is no perfect equation. With that said, there are general guidelines. I am adding these guidelines to my website which will have a direct link in the description. I will even have an easy one-click button that will have all these pre-selected for you just in case you are having trouble.
Here is a table to view with all the rules given. Click on the pre-formatted tab or input them to get a list of diamonds.
Step 3. Let’s discuss color. If you want to ensure you have a nice-looking white diamond, an H color is perfect. And its priced perfectly as well. I don’t think it's needed to go to an e or D color. Once a diamond is mounted, a human eye has a very hard time seeing a difference between shades. Money is better spending on a better cut or carat size that a super high color. Again, if your eyes can't perceive it, is it valuable?
So choose H first, see where this fits in your budget range and decide if a higher color makes sense. Sometimes, a budget restricts you from getting a bigger carat but you find a higher color. In that case, it makes sense.
Step 4, clarity. I am a big believer in SI1. I always start there. If I can find an eye-clean diamond that’s SI1 it tends to be more budget-friendly. I typically never advise going over vs1. Because frankly, your eyes will never see a blemish that small. Therefor its money poorly spent.
Step 5. Avoid the Bowtie.
You will see a long dark bowtie effect in some ovals and you want to avoid those. Oval diamonds typically all have a degree of bowtie effect. As long as you choose a diamond with a very light effect you are in the clear. Here is an example of a bad bowtie and a great bowtie.
If you follow these steps, you will be on your way to finding a great deal on a beautifully sparkly oval diamond. Feel free to take a look at my site for my free tips and articles on diamonds and always you can reach out to me for free advice.
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Hey man, I’ve been watching so many of your videos in preparation for purchasing an engagement ring for my future wife. I just wanted to take a second to give you a huge thank you for making things so simple and easy to understand.
At first, I was terrified by not only all of the daunting specifications of diamond shopping, but perhaps more so the price. After watching your videos, I’m so much more confident with the buying process and am thrilled that I’ll be able to get her an amazing ring much sooner than anticipated and at half the cost. So thank you again so much! You’re really doing an incredible service to so many people out there. Keep it up.
I used this video as a guide when choosing an oval diamond at 77 Diamonds London, it helped me stay within my budget while choosing a great diamond. Thank you!
Incredibly valuable information, thank you!!!!!
Love the content! Solid recommendations, Thanks!
Thanks you for the great feedback and for the support.
Epic advice again! Especially about finding value
Thanks for the support Wesley
love your content man! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Hope you do pear diamonds soon
Tnx for sharing your knowledge!!!
This is so helpful!! Thank you so much!
Great advice, thanks!
You bet!
Love your videos!!
Great timing video! I’m currently looking at getting an oval ring for my soon-to-be fiancé and this definitely helps me. Thanks brother!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the comment!
@Janhavi Natekar how was the size?
@@lakeviousbattle9170 its a thin square which the Sudanese horn was added to it then rotated 30 degrees to a dark oval horizontal then became elongated due to the leak on the left
Awwe awesome !!
Amazing video thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
thank you for your videos! i sat down and watched the Blue Nile website review w/ my boyfriend! he was sooo enlightened and relieved to see how affordable diamonds are. and understanding them. can you review Princess cut?
You are so welcome! Glad I was able to help. I will do a princess cut video soon. You are free to email me for any questions.
Any additional specs/tips on when getting an oval engagement ring with a halo around it and uniformed diamonds around the engagement band and wedding band ?
Hi Osiris! Love you content. I’m surprised they doesn’t have more views. If you can and have the time, please try to upload a video weekly and consistently. Once you reach the ballpark of 50 videos, your content will more frequently pop up on suggested videos. Let me know if you want some suggestions on content ideas 😊
Hi LK, thanks for the kind words! I am trying and will be pumping out more soon with some of my other interests. Thank you for the great advice.
Thank you thank you thank you! All I needed was a starting point and finally I now have one! There is so much to choose from and all these letters and numbers just confused me. I want a 3ct oval or pear size center stone and my budget is $20k. Im not sure if one exist that I will like in my desired ct size but I will remain hopeful. At least I know where to start with H and a SI1. Thank you so much! Out of the pear and oval shape which one will give me a larger look? I do plan on putting a halo around either one to give it a more of a wow factor. Thank you
I am very glad that my videos have been helpful. I do have bad news. a 3 carat for twenty will be impossible to find. Especially if the cut is excellent. I like pear for size. Pears will have a bigger spread. A halo gives it a wow factor that's for sure. Especially in that size range. H SI1 for sure.
I would like to take your advise please Which one better value for these two GIA diamonds :
Round brilliant 2.07 carats F Si1 3 excellent strong blue fluorescent
Oval brilliant 1.71carats vs2 E EX SYMMETRY EX POLISH strong blue fluorescent
Oval measurements:9.33*6.73*4.16
Both look fabulous no inclusions seen but which one better value
Hi! I'm thinking about buying a yellow diamond. I was thinking oval or cushion which shape would you recommend and if you could do a video on yellow diamonds, that would be awesome and very helpful.
They all have them tho
Thanks
Your awesome
Hi Kassandra, thank you! :)
Could you please make a video about tips for radiant cut diamond?
Hi Kimberly, I will certainly try to get that done soon. I do have some buying guides for that on my site. Feel free to email me when you are ready to buy.
Hi - I have lots of questions I’m looking to buy a 4 CT oval either lab created diamond or moissanite - - I want bling and no inclusion to the naked eye. Where can you get the best price on a 4CT lab diamond world wide. Can you explain fluorescence again? I have in mind the platinum setting I want with halo to make it look even bigger. I appreciate your advice.
Hi there - not sure if it posted my comment but I’m looking to buy either a 4CT lab created diamond or moissanite. I have a lot of questions - - is there a cheaper place to buy lab created diamonds world wide like from Canada or India?? Who regulates the prices of lab created diamonds?? Can you explain fluorescence again? I want big sparkle and no inclusions to the naked eye. I appreciate your advice. I know I want a halo platinum setting.
Would a better cut reduce the chance of getting a bowtie effect or are they unrelated? Thank you!
yes of course but how do you measure the 'cut' ?
Thank you for this video! I was looking online at Blue Nile and James Allen and I do not see a Aspect Ratio filter on the advance filters anymore. Is there another way to narrow the results for the perfect aspect ratio?
Tkx
If im looking at a lab oval with same clarity but one is e color GIA and one is D color IGI which should I chose??
Do you have any tips for marquise diamond selection?
Was wondering if you have seen Jannpaul white series oval which eliminates bow ties? Is it worth the money?
One can simply decide to not choose a diamond with a visual bowtie. They didn't eliminate them, rather they just show you a premium selection with a premium price attached. You can simply navigate a website and choose to avoid bowties and avoid paying a premium.
please make one for cushion!!
Hi, yes I will be uploading one soon.
Hey man I got a Diamond I would like ur opinion on
Hi. Should you look for bow tie under bright lights or natural lights please? Thank you 🙏
Natural light( especially in sunlight) will show you your bow tie : )
Are the diamonds cut graded in other countries, other than the old US of A? UK for example
There can be several grading facilities around the world yes.
Osiris can you please inform me!? I need your help please. Is this a good diamond? I know you are unable to view it but just off the info im giving you what are your thoughts: pear shape diamond in 4.37ct, G color, I2 clarity.
13.98x8.87x5.79
VG VG on polish and symmetry
$15k
Hi Debbie, you are right I cant inform you pon numbers alone. I will tell you to avoid I2 diamonds 1000%
I received a 2.1 ct I SI1. I know you said H in color is ideal but is there a huge difference between H and I
I color is very acceptable and most people. cant see color. If its an emerald or pear cut you may want to go higher in color but rounds hie color very well.
That's a thin square if you rotate it 30 degrees it' became a diamond from that it became a horizontal oval with a bulge leak to the left
If i needed a yellow gold solitare with an oval diamond would it be bad to go down in color because of the gold, or is it better to go higher in the color since the diamond will be alone
I think a J color you are safe with, I color all day!
@@OsirisDiamonds okay thank you for the help you just got a subscriber appreciate you
Lmao at the GoT reference 🤣🤣 Very helpful video!
Haha, thanks for noticing. Glad I was able to help.
Thank you, does table or depth matter much with Ovals???
Yes it does. A lot.
Like Mohamed said, Oh yes. Every diamond shape has ideal settings for an ideal cut. Table and depth percentages play a big role.
@@MV_DUDE spot on!
What is your website please that you mentioned before
Hello, its diamondcityonline.com
Can i ask about The marquis diamond 5 carat k color (19.05 x 8.82 mm) vvs2 , 2ex, flour Strong $53,780 . Do you think it too skinny on finger ? And it has perfect shape and good deal?
Hi Victoria, please email me a link and I will evaluate - infodiamondcity@gmail.com Happy to help.
I will do that and thank you so much!
I already mailed to you , thank you very much and have a nice weekend.
Bowties are the bane of ovals, pears and marquis diamonds. To my mind, avoiding a bowtie is the most important consideration with ovals.
What settings do you recommend for oval cut diamonds? Any settings I should avoid?
Hi Brandon, thanks for the comment. Its subjective. Here is a video i did with different options- ruclips.net/video/cJwM5PH-coc/видео.html I would try to see what your significant other likes. Classic rings like pave and halos are always great.
I've a question.
James Allen website has 2 other tabs - Symmetry and Polish. The "Excellent" Symmetry and Polish graded diamonds are very few in number and expensive.
Is it worth to choose the "Very Good" grades of Symmetry and Polish, with ideal Depth and Table percentages?
What are your advises.
Yes, it is still worth it. If the cut is excellent, the other factors are in the ideal percentages and symmetry and polish are very good, you can still have a beautiful sparkly diamond.
Would a 8.59 x 6.12 x 3.92 mm be a good measurement for a 1.40 oval? 😬
Hi! I’d think a 1.40ct oval could yield a better measurement. I’m getting at 1.20ct oval diamond with 8.72 x 5.95 x 3.73 measurement! Hope this helps! :)
Hey, is 8.8x6.32 a good l/w? Too skinny?
That's a 1.39 l/w ratio that is a perfect length.
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Thank you for the love!
If you'll get an oval shape and it's IGI, what color & clarity can you recommend? 🙂💎
How about a 1.56 ratio?
Blue Nile shows a GIA cert with their oval diamonds, is it a real cert?
Oh yes, it's a real cert. GIA doesn't give cut grades to oval but they do certify them.
VRAI provided a GIA certificate for their ovals which includes a cut grade. Is this fake?
Thanks for the comment. Slowly, more sites are adding GIA certs to labs. Its still dominated by IGI as of now. Eventually, you will see more GIA certs in labs.
Whould you purchase a diamond ring from Zales ?
No I wouldn’t
oval cut does have GIA certificate. what are you talking about?
Oval doesn’t come with a GIA cut grade. Only rounds do.
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GIA does give oval cut grades. My oval has an excellent grade on the GIA report.
wrong.. thats polish and symmetry not cut ...
I tried emailing but received no reply
Hi thanks for reaching out, I am trying to get to them all. What's your email name so I can search.
@@OsirisDiamonds its starts with ksa
Have you ever seen an L color look like a h orIo color?
Stubby diamonds 💩 😂 if there is no specifications on oval diamond cut, I imagine they hand them over to the less experienced diamond cutter and keep the rounds for the experts. Bit of a worry for a perfectionist 🙄