Can I have a diamond with no bow-tie?Updated 2 months ago

For all elongated diamond shapes, such as an oval, a natural part of this is the presence of a bow-tie effect through the middle of the stone.

This is where the angled facets may not absorb or reflect the light most effectively, resulting in dark or dull patches, also known as light leakage. 

All elongated diamonds will have some presence of a bow tie - a critical factor that we consider when sourcing our diamonds is to ensure that the bow-tie is not the first thing that your eye is drawn to. This is not something that is determined by the certificate alone but must be assessed visually.