Collection: Oval Shape Diamond Engagement Rings

Solitaire shows the outline off best — the elongated shape is the whole appeal, and a plain band lets it read cleanly. Four claws is usual.

Halo works beautifully on an oval, the surround echoing the curve and adding real size.

Three stone with pear or trilliant side stones flows with the oval's shape rather than interrupting it, and it is one of the most elegant combinations there is.

Side stones along the shoulders, or pavé running into the setting, lift the whole ring without drawing attention from the centre stone.

East-west is the one worth trying even if you think you will not like it. Turned across the finger, an oval becomes something quite different — wider, more contemporary, with the stone covering most of the band.

All made to order in our own workshop, built around your stone.

Every ring is made to order, usually in around 2–3 weeks once your diamond has been chosen. We'll give you a clear, realistic timeframe for your design when you enquire.

Yes. Every design is a starting point. The metal, band, claws and setting can all be adjusted, or we can make your own design from scratch.

Yes, noticeably. An oval spreads its weight across a longer outline, so a one carat oval presents a larger face-up surface than a one carat round — usually around 10% more. Combined with the lower per-carat price, that is why ovals give you more visible diamond for your money than almost any other shape.

Most ovals fall between 1.30 and 1.50, and 1.35 to 1.45 is where the majority of buyers land — long enough to read as elegant, not so long that it looks stretched. Below 1.30 it starts to look almost round; above 1.50 it becomes quite dramatic. This one is purely taste, so it is worth seeing two or three side by side.

A well-proportioned one carat oval measures roughly 7.7 x 5.7mm, against about 6.4mm across for a round of the same weight. That extra length is what makes it look bigger on the hand.

Tell us the number you have in mind and what matters most to you, and we will show you the best stones we hold at that level. We are a diamond merchant, not a retail jeweller — we do not charge retail prices, and we source natural certified diamonds to suit your budget rather than steering you toward whatever is in the display case. Diamond Imports is a foundation member of the Diamond Dealers Club of Australia, and you will deal directly with Daniel throughout.

No. Every diamond we sell is a natural diamond, and we've never dealt in lab-grown, simulants or treated stones.

A lab-grown stone is a manufactured product. It's grown in a reactor over a few weeks, then mass produced in unlimited quantities in any size or grade. That's the fundamental difference: a natural diamond took billions of years to form and exists in finite supply, while a laboratory-grown one is a commodity with no ceiling on production. It shows in the pricing — as capacity has scaled, lab-grown prices have fallen steeply and continue to fall, and there is no established secondary market for them.

What you're buying with a natural diamond is scarcity and origin. Rare, and natural. It's why we've never sold anything else. Read our full comparison of natural and lab-grown diamonds.

Our diamonds are independently certified, most commonly by GIA, with others graded by DCLA or HRD. The certificate is issued by the laboratory, not by us, and it accompanies the stone when it ships.

Yes. We are in Sydney's CBD and we see clients by appointment, so you can view stones side by side and compare them in person before deciding.

Just ask us. Finding a particular stone is a large part of what we do, and there's no obligation when you enquire. We'll do our best to source the finest quality natural diamond for you.

Our list is smaller than you'll see on some sites, and that's deliberate. Every diamond here is one we've looked at properly before listing it. Many diamond websites show tens or hundreds of thousands of stones drawn from shared trade lists — diamonds held elsewhere that the seller hasn't seen and won't see unless you order one. It looks like more choice, but nobody has assessed the individual stone, and two diamonds with the same details on paper can look quite different.

So if what you want isn't here, tell us what you're after and what you'd like to spend. We'll look for it, check anything we find ourselves, and only show you stones we'd be happy to recommend. If we can't find the right thing at your budget, we'll say so and talk through the options — sometimes a small change in colour, clarity or size makes all the difference.

Either way, you'll only ever be offered a diamond that we have complete confidence in recommending to you, and it will not just be based on the cheapest price.

Yes. Most clients select the diamond first and then the setting — either one of our existing designs or a fully custom piece made to your description or an image. Everything is handmade by our own jewellers.

Yes. We have many loyal customers all over Australia, and we're able to consult by phone and share photos and videos whenever possible.

Distance is not the obstacle people expect. We'll guide you through the options and select the finest quality diamonds and gemstones for you, so you can make an informed decision from wherever you are. The same applies to custom made engagement rings and jewellery — we'll talk you through it and keep you across it as it's made.

We deliver fully insured anywhere in Australia — every capital city, and regional and rural addresses just the same.

If you are able to come in, we'd always rather show you the stones in person — and if you're travelling to Sydney, appointments can be arranged on weekends.