-Oval engagement rings symbolize a promise of forever. They celebrate the creative mind and find a kindred spirit in risk-takers. The oval diamond can represent the promise of children and family, or a new love and new life together. It is an elegant and captivating shape. Usually a woman who is bright, smart, creative and individualistic should go for this shape. A woman who enjoys to be unique and expresses it. Oval diamonds are dazzling and creative at the same time. This diamond shape features the same brilliant cut of a round diamond in an oblong shape, drawing attention to any hand that wears it. Ovals and other fancy shapes have become trendy for engagement rings in recent years. When aligned with the finger, an oval shape has an attractive lengthening effect.