Den Marquise-Schliff gibt es bereits seit dem 18. Jahrhundert, als es als Hommage an die Lippen von Madame de Pompadour geschaffen wurde, die Geliebte von König Ludwig XV. von Frankreich. Die Schnittmerkmale 56 Facetten und hat eine elliptische Form mit zwei spitzen Enden. Die ideale Ration für Marquise-Schnitte ist 1.75 An 2.25, but like the pear cut, this depends on your personal choice.Marquise diamonds are very brilliant. The cut tends to enhance the size of the diamond, making it appear larger than it is. This makes marquise cuts an excellent option for balancing value with size and beauty.
Diamant im Marquise-Schliff
Jedoch, like the pear cut, marquise cuts can also feature the dreaded bowtie, which can mar the beauty of the cut. Perfect alignment and proportion are also critical, as any defects in symmetry is easy to spot and gives an unbalanced look to the ring.
Marquise cut engagement rings make the wearer’s hands appear slimmer and give a sophisticated, vintage look to the design. This cut has also come back into the limelight in recent years making it a great option for a non-traditional engagement ring.