Cons

1.The effect of a bow tie

Like Diamond, Oval Cut moissanite have one drawback. The bow-tie effect is most likely to appear in every moissanite you pick. Because of the internal cuts of a moissanite that is oval, the light does not get evenly distributed within it. This could result in an appearance of a bow tie in the middle of the moissanite. Which is a darker band through the middle width of the stone. The light disappears through the stone pavilion. It looks like the bow tie of a man.

2. Various shapes

With so many different shapes that it could take some time to locate an oval with the size, proportion and overall appearance you want. It’s really difficult to determine the way the oval-cut moissanite is going to appear just by comparing grades on the certificate. Also, Oval cut moissanite shows greater body-color, therefore you’ll require a better color grade if what you want is a stone that has a colorless appearance.

How to Choose The Perfect Oval Cut Moissanite?

Select the Length to Width Ratio

There’s no universal oval shape since this mostly is dependent on the length width ratio. The various length-to-width ratios impact the shape of oval cut moissanite which makes them appear broad or narrow.

The standard length to width ratio of an round cut ranges from 1.40 or 1.50. Cuts that are less than an amount of 1.25 begins to appear too round. If you cut it over 1.50, appears rather narrow, akin to marquise cuts. It’s your personal taste that determines the most appropriate ratio for the oval cut moissanite you buy.

Beware of Bow-tie

Due to their facets The majority of oval moissanite possess an intrinsic bowtie. This is an effect of pavilion facets which cause the light to be blocked when one examines the moissanite.

Most oval cuts come with at least a certain amount of bow-tie that ranges from severe to nearly unperceivable.

If you want an oval moissanite to create maximum brilliance and minimize the effect of bow ties, the depth ratio should be between 62% and 66% is the ideal. Ovals with depths lower than 60% typically have lower pavilion angles that could cause bow-ties to take on a prominent appear.

If cutting the moissanite to a depth that exceed 68 percent this bow tie effect will be diminished dramatically. The optical properties of the moissanite could be negatively affected. This leads to the moissanite appearing dull and dark-colored.

Whether or not a bow tie is distracting to the beauty of the stone dependent on the perception of the observer. The majority of people prefer a smaller bow tie effect than a more powerful one. But how much is too much? And when is a bowtie acceptable? This is an extremely subjective question that is completely up to your personal preferences. The solution is to consider as many ovals as you can until you have a sense of what you enjoy.

Of course, moissanite is easier to avoid bow ties due to its higher refractive index than diamond. Moissanite’s high index of refraction also provides oval brilliant cuts with a clear, crisp appearance and plenty of fire and lustre.

The Grading of Cut Quality

The oval needs a high amount of skill to make it into the ideal form. The moissanite should have the same sides with neatly smooth edges that gently slope towards the end. If there’s even a tiny degree of disproportion within the cut of the oval the difference will be clearly visible.

The table of an oval moissanite and its depth percentage determine the brilliance of the moissanite, as well as the brightness with which it shines and sparkles. The table is the level surface on top of the moissanite, and the deepness is the thickness of the moissanite.

Moissanite cut to perfection have a table percentage of 53-63 percent, and the depth percentage is between 57 and 63 percent. Table percentage is the dimension of the table when compared to the whole top surface of the stone.

Although the technical aspects of cutting a moissanite’s shape can be complicated, what is important is the way that moissanite appear in your eyes. A moissanite that is oval should appear gorgeous, well-proportioned and stunning in appearance.

Making the Right Choice for the Style and Setting

Oval cut moissanite can be very versatile, meaning that they are beautiful in any setting. Depending on the size the moissanite, you can pick a prong with 4 prongs or 6 prongs, or even 8 prongs. Naturally, the greater amount of prongs the more secure and the more attractive the design, however the less apparent the moissanite.

Since the oval cut isn’t adorned with sharp edges, it’s less vulnerable than cuts with pointed edges, like marquise and pear cuts. Regarding style you can create an oval cut moissanite ring that has virtually any kind of setting, from vintage to side stones.

The most common setting for moissanite can be found in the solitaire setting. Another great setting for Oval moissanite is the Halo setting. It adds sparkle to the moissanite and enhances its appearance. A halo setting can also help to emphasize the elongated form of the moissanite. It also sets its style apart from the other cuts of moissanite.

Other options include three stone setting along with side stones and pave. It doesn’t matter if it’s a three-stone ring or a setting that has more than one stone, the additional sparkle enhances the oval-shaped. A pave ring adds more character and shine to any oval cut moissanite.