{"id":11338,"date":"2011-08-14T12:28:11","date_gmt":"2011-08-14T16:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=11338"},"modified":"2015-08-26T13:05:46","modified_gmt":"2015-08-26T17:05:46","slug":"diamond-bow-tie-question","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/diamond-bow-tie-question\/","title":{"rendered":"DIAMOND BOW-TIE QUESTION"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Fancy<\/div>\n

A Reader Writes in<\/a> and Asks Me a<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

QUESTION:<\/h2>\n

\nMARGIE IN TOPEKA, KS, WRITES:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nI read your Bow-Tie Article<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\nMy Question is, What if there is only one “Tie” on one Side?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\nThis is Regarding a Large, Pink, Expensive Diamond, Oval Shaped<\/strong> (Like these Here<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Thank you, Margie<\/strong><\/p>\n

ANSWER FOR MARGIE:<\/h2>\n

Interesting Question<\/strong>. One that I’ve Never Run across or seen.<\/p>\n

\nI would Imagine that the Oval Diamond is Not Perfectly Proportioned<\/strong>, like one side of the Diamond may be a Bit Shallower (or Deeper) than the other Side. Most Diamonds are far from being Perfectly Cut anyways! But being Uneven on one Side would Fade the Bow-Tie and make it Less Apparent<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

At the same time, it is much Harder to Judge Fancy Colored Diamonds<\/a> than White ones. The Color of the Diamond may be Hiding the Bow-Tie Effect<\/strong> as well. Fancy Colored Diamonds are Quite Rare, especially Large Pink Diamonds, and they are in a Class all by themselves. <\/p>\n

\nJewelers tend to Sell Fancy Colored Diamonds more for the Unusual Color<\/strong> than the Cut or Clarity of the Stone!<\/p>\n

Does it Affect the Beauty?<\/h2>\n

\nThe Question I would ask Myself in this Instance is this: Does it Affect the Beauty of the Diamond?<\/strong> <\/p>\n

\nIs the Bow-Tie Obvious? Distracting?<\/strong> Does the Diamond Look Funny with only Half a Bow-Tie? Do other people notice it?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Diamond should look Balanced. If the Bow-Tie is Not Too Dark, and Does Not affect the Beauty or Sparkle of the Stone, then it’s a Non-Issue<\/strong>. Hopefully it doesn’t Stand out like a Sore Thumb!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most people don’t know what a Bow-Tie looks like anyway. All in all, I would think a Large Pink Diamond would be a Great Purchase<\/strong> for any Diamond Lover. <\/p>\n

Lastly, make sure you get it Certified<\/strong> (Hopefully by GIA<\/strong>). I would Highly Recommend that!<\/p>\n

MARGIE RESPONDS:<\/h2>\n

Thank you so much for your Quick Answer to my Question. My Sister searched for about 2 Years<\/strong> for a Pink Diamond to her liking and finally found this one. The Diamond was set in Specially Designed Setting. She Wore the Ring for Months Before noticing this Mark<\/strong> on the Side of the Stone. When she took it Back to the Jeweler to Clean, thinking it was Dirt under the Setting, she was told it was a Bow-Tie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

It is Very Obvious when Pointed out<\/strong>. We don’t Understand how it was Not Noticed before now. Was it always there and we did not Notice it?<\/strong> Or could it have just Formed?<\/p>\n

Thank you so much for your VERY Informative Website<\/strong> and Personal Attention to the Questions. I will Recommend it to my Friends!<\/p>\n

Margie<\/strong><\/p>\n

REPLY FOR MARGIE:<\/h2>\n

Hi Margie<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nThank you Very Much for the Kind Words, it means a lot!<\/p>\n

In Answer to your Question, YES the Bow-Tie was always there<\/strong>. It was there since the Day the Diamond was Cut, because the Bow-Tie is Formed by Light Entering the Diamond, Bouncing off the Angled Sides and Reflecting back out (Hence the Shadow that’s Created!<\/strong>) I would also Imagine that the Bow-Tie is probably Not as Noticeable when the Diamond is Perfectly Clean as well.<\/p>\n

When Diamonds get Dirty or have a Soapy Film on the Bottom<\/strong> of the Diamond, it Stops the Light and Affects the Sparkle and Brilliance. When Diamonds don’t Sparkle as much as they did New, (Clean) then Inclusions, Flaws and the Bow-Tie can be More Apparent<\/strong>. I would say she may just need a Professional Steam Cleaning<\/strong> (You can also Buy One Here!<\/a>) and it should all be Fine. <\/p>\n

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\nAsk Your Question HERE!<\/a><\/p>\n

\nI’ll do my Best to Answer it! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n

RELATED ARTICLES:<\/h2>\n

\nUnderstanding Diamond Bow-Ties!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\nCheers! :)<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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