This graceful, elongated shape with curved edges and pointed ends has a romantic royal history. Legend has it the marquise cut first originated in 1470 when King Louis XV of France commissioned a jeweller to create a cut that resembled the shape of his loved one’s lips. Discover our exquisite collection of luxurious marquise cut engagement rings, where history meets timeless elegance.
This graceful, elongated shape with curved edges and pointed ends has a romantic royal history. Legend has it the marquise cut first originated in 1470 when King Louis XV of France commissioned a jeweller to create a cut that resembled the shape of his loved one’s lips. Discover our exquisite collection of luxurious marquise cut engagement rings, where history meets timeless elegance.
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Over time the marquise cut has developed into the cut we know today, a variation on the round brilliant cut, with fifty-eight facets to maximise the opulent sparkle of this dramatic gemstone. Due to the elongated shape, the marquise cut enhances the hands of the wearer, flattering fingers and making them appear longer and more slender. Commonly seen in a six claw setting, this setting secures the stone without obscuring the light performance. Our marquise cut diamonds are exquisitely set into a range of handcrafted engagement ring styles from the classic solitaire, unique, vintage designs and complementary cluster surround diamond settings. All marquise-cut engagement rings are beautifully finished in the precious metals of platinum and gold.
Frequently Asked Questions
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A marquise-cut diamond is an elongated shape with pointed ends and its distinctive, dramatic shape offers a unique setting for a striking engagement ring. A marquise engagement ring is cut to maximise its size for carat weight, by giving a larger-looking stone and longer diamond surface area. Marquise-cut diamonds are popular for engagement rings due to their elegance and vintage appeal.
No, marquise diamonds, like any diamond are extremely durable and will not break.
The 6-prong setting is arguably the best for marquise cut diamonds because it securely holds the diamond in place but does not get in the way of the light.
You’ll want to choose a marquise diamond with great shape appeal. If a diamond’s appearance seems a little off, it’s likely due to poor shape or asymmetry. A marquise shape should have pointed tips. The areas on either side of the tips are called “wings.” Make sure that these aren’t too flat or bulging.
A standard marquise-cut diamond has 58 facets, including the table and culet, giving it brilliance comparable to that of a round brilliant cut.
Yes, a marquise cut is an excellent choice for those seeking a unique, elongating shape with high sparkle, especially when well-proportioned.
Marquise-cut diamonds can be more affordable per carat than round diamonds due to lower demand, but sharper points require careful setting, which may increase overall costs.
Marquise-cut diamonds are prone to chipping at the tips and can show a "bow-tie" effect, making it essential to choose a high-quality cut and secure setting.
The prettiest diamond cut is subjective, but the round brilliant remains the most popular for sparkle, while marquise, oval, and pear cuts offer elegance and elongation.
Marquise-cut diamonds are moderately popular, admired for their vintage-inspired appeal and unique elongated shapes.
Not entirely, while less common than round or oval cuts, marquise-cut diamonds maintain a niche appeal among buyers seeking distinctive, vintage-style jewellery.
