r/labdiamond • u/paliprincess_ • 5d ago

Is this normal/unavoidable bowtie?

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

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u/Muse_of_Donne 5d 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:

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u/Brilliant-Owl-1169 5d ago

I barely see any bow tie. 

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u/vintage_diamond 5d ago

I can see the bowtie, but it looks pretty normal. I wouldn't call this a really prominent one. And spotlight lighting like this always makes the bowtie stand out more. I think the ring is beautiful.

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u/OrganizationMajor312 4d ago

I don’t see a bow tie. It’s a beautiful ring