Marquise Cut Diamonds

The marquise diamond cut is a modified brilliant cut rooted in historical romance, featuring a distinctive design with pointed ends and a gracefully curved middle, creating the eye-catching marquise shape. This elegant cut, sometimes referred to as the "navette" shape (meaning "little boat"), maximizes the diamond’s surface area, enhancing its ability to catch and reflect light and elongating the appearance of fingers when worn.

While the cost depends on factors like diamond carat weight, clarity, color, and other attributes, their unique shape offers more surface area per carat compared to round cuts. This makes the marquise cut an excellent value for its size and brilliance.

A traditional marquise cut typically features 58 facets, expertly arranged to enhance its brilliance and highlight its clarity grades. These facets interact with light beautifully, resulting in a harmonious balance of artistry and engineering – the dazzling sparkle that makes the marquise shape so captivating.

When choosing marquise diamond engagement rings, pay close attention to the bow-tie effect – a natural phenomenon where light may not reflect evenly in the diamond's center, creating a darker area. While some bow-tie effect presence is natural and can add character to the marquise shape, excessive darkness can detract from its brilliance.
For the best clarity in marquise cut, we recommend choosing diamonds with a clarity grade of SI1 or SI2. These grades often provide an eye-clean look while balancing quality and cost. Additionally, prioritize well-proportioned symmetry to maximize the diamond’s beauty and minimize visible imperfections. Our Experts are here to help you evaluate these factors and find the perfect fit for your needs.