east/west oval....bigger bowtie?

[smile020]

I have always wanted an east/west oval solitaire setting, but was recently told that setting an oval diamond e/w makes the bowtie bigger. Is that true? Any other suggestions if that doesn''t work out for me?

Thanks!
Smile020

 

[strmrdr]

yes, but with the right vendor eye selecting them you can find one that doesn''t have one.

 

[Ellen]

Why is that strm?

 

[beryl]

Yes, as STRM says, but different cutting can greatly reduce bowtie in any orientation, so check them all. It is rare to find a good one, but worth the effort. On the other hand (no pun intended) east-west is awkward and catches on things more than north-south.