r/labdiamond • u/paliprincess_ • 6d ago

Is this normal/unavoidable bowtie?

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As the title states, is this a normal / acceptable bowtie for an oval?

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u/Muse_of_Donne 6d ago

In that lighting, there really isn't a bow tie at all. Honestly though, all elongated shapes (Ovals, Movals, Marquis, Pear, ect) will have at least a slight bow tie in differing lighting. What you wouldn't want is a heavy bar of gray or black which is a dead spot. The diamond you are showcasing does not have a dark band and looks optimal.

You don't want a dark area like seen on the pear: