Marquise Engagement
Rings
Marquise engagement rings are available in versatile styles including antique and edgy, contemporary designs. The marquise cuts is one of the oldest modified cuts, reportedly created when, in the mid 1700’s, King Louise XIV requested a diamond shape which complemented the enticing smile of his mistress Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, the Marquise de Pompadour. Characteristics of the Marquise Cut: Also known as the ‘Navette Cut ‘ the Marquise cut is an elongated oval cut which usually contains between 55 to 58 facets. The Marquise is a modified brilliant cut, also known as a fancy cut, and it is one of the shallowest types of diamond and gemstone cuts.
Symmetrical marquise cut diamonds and gemstones will have a length that is twice the size of the width, but many types of length to width ratios are used to achieve different marquise shapes (shorter or longer). Pros and Cons of Marquise Engagement Rings: Marquise diamond engagement rings look exceptionally flattering on slender hands with long fingers. Because the cut is so shallow too, a smaller carat diamond will look larger in a marquise cut as opposed to other types of cuts with deep pavilions (like the round brilliant cut or the princess cut). So, for shoppers on a budget marquise cut diamond rings will offer an impression of a larger carat diamond for a more affordable price. An ideal cut marquise will also reflect a good amount of light, increasing the brilliance and fire of the diamond and gemstone. Plus, marquise cut diamonds and gemstones compliment almost any type of ring style and design. The biggest con to the marquise cut is a type of visual impression known as the ‘bow tie effect.’ All marquise diamond rings will have some type of bow tie effect, which is a shadow in the shape of a bow tie in the middle of the diamond (it usually only appears if you are looking straight down at the diamond). The shadow occurs from light traveling out of the bottom of the diamond instead of being reflected back to the viewer. An ideal cut will minimize the bow tie effect while a poor cut can result in a pretty large bow tie effect. Best Setting for Marquise Diamond Rings and Gemstone Rings: The absolutely best setting for Marquise cut diamonds and gemstones is a 6-prong setting - one prong at the top, one at the bottom and two prongs on each side. Another setting which can be used on the marquise shape is a bezel setting which will wrap around the entire stone (a type of setting popular with horizontally placed marquise diamonds and gemstones). Any other type of setting may leave the pointed ends of a marquise cut gemstone or diamond vulnerable to chipping or breaking.
Shopping Tips and Precautions:Shop for marquise engagement rings through reputable jewelry companies which offer GIA or AGS certified marquise diamonds. GIA only offers a cut grade on round brilliant diamonds, but any diamond – no matter what the shape – will be graded on clarity, color and the carat weight will be confirmed.
Look for ideal cut marquise diamonds and highly rated cuts on marquise gemstones to ensure that the engagement ring will have a maximum amount of brilliance and fire while minimizing any type of bow tie effect. Always make sure your ring comes with a 30-day no-nonsense refund policy, and take the time to shop around – the marquise is one of the most versatile diamond and gemstone shapes and hundreds, if not thousands, of different styles of marquise diamond rings and gemstone rings are available.
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