How’s the bow tie on this oval? Yes or pass

[alexeliass]

Sorry I just wanted to start a new thread and ask on here if this diamond looks good or keep looking? Thank you! I’m so overwhelmed we have looked at many and no luck

 

[lovedogs]

That bowtie would be too much for me

 

[alexeliass]

What about this other option

 

[alexeliass]

That bowtie would be too much for me

I can’t figure it out at times I do and other not bad so to my jewler said he didn’t think so

 

[alexeliass]

Another option https://design.kay-diamonds.com/design-a-ring/diamond-detail/diam248689996

 

[kenny]

I can’t figure it out at times I do and other not bad so to my jewler said he didn’t think so

You jeweler said "XYZ"?

He is trying to sell you something, so take what he says with a grain of salt.

On the other hand, here on PS we're not making money from our advice so you don't need the salt.

There are ovals with little to no bowtie.

 

[tyty333]

This would be better...but is smaller (LxW). I dont know what specs you're looking at so just guessing. I left you a long post on your
other thread.

Oval Cut | Kay

Oval 2.50 Carat G VS1 Good Diamond

design.kay-diamonds.com

 

[MMtwo]

I don't care for the crushed ice look.

 

[alexeliass]

This would be better...but is smaller (LxW). I dont know what specs you're looking at so just guessing. I left you a long post on your
other thread.

Oval Cut | Kay

Oval 2.50 Carat G VS1 Good Diamond

design.kay-diamonds.com

Hoping for at least 2.50 just larger ratio of 1.50-1.54

 

[alexeliass]

Hoping for at least 2.50 just larger ratio of 1.50-1.54

Or 2+ carats

 

[MMtwo]

Sometimes the carat weight can be higher but the face/diameter smaller, depending on the cut. What about the color?

 

[alexeliass]

I’ve seen a couple i that look white so G,H, I
I agree on carat and long as measurements are there length no lower then 10.59 and width no smaller then 7.00

 

[MMtwo]

Victor Canera

www.victorcanera.com

This looks lovely 10.59 x 7.72 x 4.85 mm

 

[MMtwo]

Also, I would reach out to Jon at Distinctive Gem in NYC. He is in the diamond district and would shop this for you. He also has a line that is cut to avoid bow tie. He is not showing one your size on site at the moment (one slighty smaller tho) https://www.distinctivegem.com/collections/opulence

Brian Gavin https://www.briangavindiamonds.com/...roducts/2-08-j-si1-brian-gavin-signature-oval (slightly small for your requirements, but you can see the great cut and non mushy facet options).

Here is one at Whiteflash https://www.whiteflash.com/loose-diamonds/2.5-carat-i-color-vvs2-clarity-oval-sku-4670154

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Actually several at Whiteflash and vastly lower than Kay.

 

[lulu_ma]

If you have exhausted all your options and can't get your money back, what about a stone from James Allen? I believe Kay's and JA have the same parent company.

I am NOT an oval expert, but this one looked promising...

1.80 Carat oval diamond

This oval cut 1.8 carat H color vs1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

2.01 Carat oval diamond

This oval cut 2.01 carat H color vs1 clarity has a diamond grading report from GIA

www.jamesallen.com

If either look interesting, perhaps an oval expert can help vet these

 

[Texas Leaguer]

Bow ties in ovals do not always present as dark areas in photos and video. It depends on the photo setup and light environment. A better way to assess is to look at the facet structure (actually the virtual facet structure). A prominent bowtie will make the ends look appreciably seperated by the midsection (the image in post #5 is a good example) . A minimal bowtie will result in an integrated facet structure that appears harmonious as the stone is viewed in motion.

If when you look at the stone your eye goes right to the midsection of the stone, that is probably a sign that the bowtie is distracting.