How to Pair Your Oval Wedding Band

Ovals, ovals, ovals! I can't even begin to tell you how popular oval diamonds have been these past few years. We've done it all—oval bands, oval engagement rings, solitaires, halos, three-stone settings, and yes, even tulips! We absolutely adore ovals for their elongated shape and fantastic finger coverage.

In today’s blog, I’m thrilled to introduce a brand-new oval eternity band set East-West. But that's not all! As a bonus, I'll show you how to pair East-West oval bands with different types of rings. Plus, I've got a stunning East-West oval engagement ring in the tulip setting that I made a while back and haven't had the chance to showcase—so today is the day!

Hi, and welcome back to another By Bonnie blog, where we dive into all things diamonds! Let's get started!

Creating An East-West Oval Wedding Band

Alright, let’s dive into today’s sparkle! This project was super special. When my client reached out, she said, “Bonnie, I want something absolutely gorgeous, powerful, and sparkly!” I knew right then and there that she came to the right place. She shared some “inspiration” photos, and we were a bit undecided on the size of each diamond. 

What I really wanted for her eternity band was something more low profile. Now, if you talk to any designer, setter, or master jeweler, they'll tell you that setting elongated stones East-West is trickier to keep a low profile. Often, East-West bands end up high-profile, chunky, and thick. This means that they can be a bit uncomfortable, making it hard to close your fingers or feel the ring between them. And even though I’m all about the no-knuckle discomfort movement, comfort is key!

Here’s a little story: we couldn’t decide how big we wanted the diamonds to be. A quick tip for anyone shopping for an eternity band: the total carat weight doesn’t necessarily reflect how big each stone will be. Eternity bands are designed based on your finger size, so someone with a size 5 or size 7 ring will have a completely different stone count.

So, if you’re shopping for an eternity band, keep in mind that the total carat weight on any website listing isn’t always the actual carat weight of your ring. And with that little nugget of wisdom, let’s get back to the sparkle!

10ct East-West U Gallery Eternity Band

So, here’s what I decided to do to make it absolutely perfect for her ring size, which is 5.5. I ended up custom cutting each stone because, well, I’m all about perfection! I wanted her to have something that wasn’t a chubby oval, giving her more width and sparkle, with minimal bow tie effect and maximum brilliance.

Take a closer look at how the diamonds are set—there’s literally zero gap between the stones. And let me tell you, that’s incredibly difficult to achieve in this trade. It’s all about craftsmanship! She wanted minimal prongs and low-profile wires to show off the diamonds from every angle, and I believe I delivered just that.

3.30ct East-West Tulip Tapered Cathedral Solitaire

A couple of years ago, I had a client who asked me to create a beautiful East-West oval ring. She fell in love with our tulip design, so we crafted a tulip ring and paired it with a petite oval. The result was absolutely stunning!

So, how do you feel about the East-West oval? Do you love it? Is it your thing? Or do you prefer the traditional North-South orientation?

How To Pair An East-West Oval Wedding Band

Alright, moving on, let’s explore different sizes of East-West oval bands and how we can pair them with other rings. First up, I adore this one as an index ring. 

Compared to the first ring you saw, which was 5.4mm, this one comes in at 3.5mm—slightly smaller, but just as lovely. If you have an oval engagement ring or one of our bezel rings, let me show you how beautifully they sit next to each other.

I also have a pear-shaped ring paired with a thinner version of the oval band. 

The softness of the oval band complements the pointed elegance of the pear shape perfectly. It adds a touch of chunkiness while still looking fancy and cohesive.

Another great stack idea is pairing a round solitaire engagement ring with a gold band. 

Sometimes, just two gold bands can be a bit too simple, so I love to create a "sandwich" effect with rings. It gives a nice layered look. This concept works well with Marquise shapes too. The main difference between Marquise and ovals in this style is that the ovals are set with a very thin bar between them, without prongs, whereas Marquise rings need shared prongs due to their pointed ends. Let’s get into the differences between a Marquise style ring and an oval east west diamond. 

Oval East West Wedding Band vs Marquise Wedding Band

What I absolutely love about the East-West oval band, and also the Marquise band, is how comfortable they are—you don’t feel the prongs at all! 

This makes them perfect for everyday wear. But, don’t get me wrong, the Marquise would look stunning too. The versatility of the oval band is fantastic—you can stack it with different shapes, like our petite radiant cut, and create a fun, unique look.

You can even stack it with your engagement ring for a gorgeous multi-stack effect that’s both beautiful and fun. That wraps up today’s blog on the fabulous East-West settings. Did you spot the ring of your dreams in today’s blog? Be sure to check out our website or contact us for more information. Happy sparkling!