How bad is this bowtie?

[sarahella2009]

I am looking for an oval diamond under $5,000. I found this one on jamesallen that is promising in most aspects. However, when they sent me an image of the diamond, I feel a little concerned. It looks like the bowtie may be very prominent. I don't mind a little bowtie, but a big one scares me. I'm new to looking at diamonds and I don't know if this is just a picture thing, or if it'll be very prominent in real life.

Here's the link to the diamond.
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VVS2-Ideal-Cut-Oval-Diamond-1422836.asp
Thanks for any help!

 

[MrsBettyBoop]

I don't know anything about ovals really, but I wouldn't buy that one. It appears as if it is "very" prominent... and a little odd looking. A very skinny dark bow tie?

 

[sarahella2009]

That's what I thought. I was recently sent this as a possible oval. Let me know what you guys think!

It's a .9 carat, I color, VVSI clarity, Very Good Cut.
Depth: 59.4%
Table: 51%
Good Polish and Good Symmetry
No Cutlet
Very thin to Very Thick Faceted Girdle
Strong Fluorescence
8.07 x 5.27 x3.13

It's a little over $2200.

 

[MrsBettyBoop]

That one looks nice!

I saw some nice K ovals on James Allen too but I'm not sure how you'd feel about a K.

 

[farmer gal]

This one may be nice

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VVS1-Premium-Cut-Oval-Diamond-1100154.asp

 

[yennyfire]

I much prefer the 2nd one you posted to the first!

 

[sarahella2009]

The second one is definitely my current favorite. I'm still shopping around, but I like that it's much cheaper, has a good spread, and I can live with an I color.

Thanks!

 

[JulieN]

I think this is one of my favorites:
http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/E-SI1-Ideal-Cut-Oval-Diamond-1373582.asp

I think the second one is not that great.

 

[jstarfireb]

This one may be nice

http://www.jamesallen.com/diamonds/I-VVS1-Premium-Cut-Oval-Diamond-1100154.asp

I know very little about ovals, so take this with a grain of salt, but I really like this one from the pic.