Oval diamond solitaire in a four prong setting with a polished band.

Oval Diamond Engagement Ring: A Four Prong Setting

The oval center in this ring sits on a slim polished band with four prongs. Without a halo or shoulder stones, the diamond’s outline is easy to see. The original photographs show it from the front and side, revealing details that matter when choosing a solitaire.

Front view of the oval center and plain shoulders.
Front view of the oval center and plain shoulders.
Close view of the oval diamond and its four rounded prongs.
Close view of the oval diamond and its four rounded prongs.

Compare the oval’s proportions

Oval diamonds vary in length and fullness. Look at the actual dimensions, then see how the stone appears on the hand. Turn it under different lighting to judge its changing reflections instead of relying on a single bright photograph.

Oval solitaire photographed in direct light.
Oval solitaire photographed in direct light.

Look at the prongs and profile

The prongs sit around the curved outline, while an open basket raises the center above the band. Have a jeweler inspect those supports and check whether the ring catches on clothing. A plain band does not mean the whole ring sits close to the finger.

Angled view of the oval diamond and narrow band.
Angled view of the oval diamond and narrow band.

Try it beside a wedding band

The side view helps show the space beneath the stone. Try the intended wedding band alongside the setting to check contact and spacing. Ask about finger sizing, the metal composition and any changes needed before purchase.

Side profile showing the open basket beneath the oval diamond.
Side profile showing the open basket beneath the oval diamond.

Speak with Diamonds by Raymond Lee about current oval engagement rings. Confirm the individual diamond’s weight, origin and grades from its documentation; these archived photographs illustrate the design.

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