The marquise cut has been around since the 18th century, when it was created in homage of the lips of Madame de Pompadour, the mistress of King Louis XV of France. The cut features 56 facets and has an elliptical shape with two pointed ends. The ideal ration for marquise cuts is 1.75 A 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.
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Tuttavia, 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.