Cut Library — Comparison
Moval vs Oval
Moval
A moval is a brilliant-faceted diamond or gemstone cut that blends the elongated body of an oval with the tapered, pointed ends of a marquise — the name is a portmanteau of the two.
Full Moval guide →Oval
An oval is an elongated brilliant-cut shape — effectively a stretched round brilliant, with the same 57/58-facet arrangement adapted to an elliptical outline.
Full Oval guide →| Attribute | Moval | Oval |
|---|---|---|
| Outline | Elongated, tapered at both ends — softer than a marquise, more pointed than an oval | Elliptical |
| Faceting | Modern brilliant (same style as oval and marquise) | Modern brilliant |
| Availability | Very rare — never reached mainstream production, largely special-order | Widely available |
| Common issue | Bow tie; tapered points are more vulnerable than an oval's rounded ends, though less so than a marquise's sharp tips | Bow tie (a dark shadow across the centre) |
| Typical L:W ratio | Above roughly 1.70, where the tapered look becomes visible | 1.30–1.50 for a classic look; 1.50+ reads more elongated |
| Typical use | — | Engagement rings, especially elongated/east-west styles |
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