Invented in the 1700s by king louis xiv the unique football esque shape of the cut is said to resemble the smile of the king s mistress the marquise de pompadour the style s namesake.
Marquise diamond ring mountings.
Setting the halo of the diamond engagement ring around the marquise with colored stones like pink gems blue sapphires or golden stones.
A horizontal marquise in a bezel epitomizes avant garde appeal.
The bezel setting acts as a metal halo that completely surrounds and protects the sides and tips of the diamond.
In unique vintage and simple styles.
The marquise diamond is one of the most romantic and unique diamond shapes for engagement ring center stones today.
While bezel settings are often used for round brilliant diamonds the setting magnificently morphs when used with a marquise diamond.
Also engagement rings with a marquise center stone and stunning diamond halo are just lavish.
By the way jewelers use such a stone shape in a different style of engagement rings.
The curving oblong shape of a marquise cut diamond is flattering and distinctive.
Marquise diamond ring designs are striking in a variety of styles and metal types.
Marquise diamond stone shape is very common nowadays.
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While you can opt for rings with 4 5 or 8 prongs 6 seems to be the magic number.
They may be gemstones or pave diamonds.
Three stone and vintage inspired settings make for especially unique marquise diamond engagement rings.
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How to choose a ring setting for a marquise diamond.
Some adorable rings of this pattern could be setting golden stone in yellow gold.
The 6 prong setting is arguably the best for marquise cut diamonds because it securely holds the diamond in place but does not get in the way of the light performance of the stone.
It looks very elegant and unique.