Radiant bow tie help (images included)

[theGuest]

Hi all,

I’m new to the forum and was hoping for some educated opinions.

I’m newly married and after prioritizing our custom home, I am designing my engagement ring

I’m looking at several stones but really love the size and price of this radiant cut. My only concern is that there’s a noticeable bow tie. It doesn’t seem to have any dark spots in the bow, but I’m not sure if it’s a flaw or not. It does sparkle a LOT which I love. What do you guys think? Details below..

Size: 2.21ct
Colour: E
Clarity: VS1
Ratio: 1:5 as it hits 2ct.

Excellent symmetry and excellent depth for the stone which is 65%

(these are detailed from my jeweler as I’m still waiting for the GIA)

Note, it’s a loose stone (obviously) so you might see my skin tone around the edges, it’s not the stone

 

[Garry H (Cut Nut)]

GIA will not tell you if it has a bow tie.
It appears to have a bright center. But you as in YOU need to look at it to see if the centre goes dark.
You are the cause of a bow tie by blocking surrounding lighting (or a camera lens doing the same).

 

[Karl_K]

Its crushed ice on the end thirds but the center third has larger virtual facets that don't match the ends and has some issues.Its not a desired look for many and would drive me nutz.

 

[momofive]

Would an ASET scope help to see things better?? (I’m learning, too)

 

[theGuest]

Would an ASET scope help to see things better?? (I’m learning, too)

What’s an ASET scope?

 

[theGuest]

Its crushed ice on the end thirds but the center third has larger virtual facets that don't match the ends and has some issues.Its not a desired look for many and would drive me nutz.

Yes, this is accurate, the end has the crushed ice look. The bow, however, doesn’t affect the sparkle. I don’t believe there is any darkness nor does it have a black bow effect which I was really concerned about. It’s not unattractive I’m just not sure.