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Yes. An oval cut has a larger face-up surface area than a round brilliant of the same carat weight — the elongated shape distributes the stone's mass across a wider top. A 1.5ct oval brilliant can appear as large as a 1.7–1.8ct round brilliant when viewed from above. This is one of the reasons oval is popular for shoppers who want maximum visual presence at a given carat budget.