The marquise cut’s double points mean that it is more vulnerable than a pear cut and requires strategically placed prongs or a bezel setting on either end to protect the points. The pear cut only has one vulnerable point. Ensure that the ring setting provides sufficient security for the cuts’ points. For both these […]
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When shopping for either a marquise or a pear cut diamond, the advice is generally the same as these cuts tend to be quite similar. Both the marquise and pear diamond cuts tend to make your fingers appear slimmer and longer when the stone is set vertically in an engagement ring setting. This is […]