What is a Marquise diamond?
A modified brilliant cut with 56 facets, marquise diamonds are an under-hyped, incredibly aesthetic and unique diamond cut that we love. Marquise diamonds combine the elongated outline of an oval cut diamond with the pointed edges of a pear for a dramatic, finger-flattering, timeless shape that’s always in fashion.
Pronounced “mar-keys”, a marquise diamond is shaped like an eye with curved sides and pointed ends. As a fancy shaped diamond, marquise cuts can be whatever they want to be – from ultra elongated to perfectly plump.
Marquise Diamond History
The first marquise diamond was made for King Louis XV who wanted a diamond cut in the shape of his mistress’ lips – scandolous, right?
Years later, the cut was named ‘marquise’ to symbolize the royal rank just below duke. It became a symbol of prestige and a mark of a person’s position in society.
Since then, the cut has been refined but maintains the same spirit and overall shape of the original.
Why We Love MARQUISE CUT DIAMONDS
marquise DIAMONDS ARE NOT SHY WITH THEIR SPARKLE
Like all brilliant cuts, a marquise diamond is cut to sparkle.Compared to other diamonds like step cuts, a marquise diamond shine blindingly bright.
