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Marquise Cut

The Marquise Cut is a very popular cut which is used to give appropriate and striking shapes to the diamonds. It is mainly employed to produce designer jewelries which have a good market in today’s global world. Marquise Cut Diamonds have remarkable sleek look which adds to the beauty and elegance of a piece of diamond. A marquise cut ring will surely make your fingers look slender and beautiful. Diamonds having Marquise cut are generally used for jewelries with round shaped or pear shaped side stones. The length to width ratio of this type of diamonds is remains preferably 1.75 to 2.25.

History relates that Louis the XVI made his personal cutter shape out a particular type of a diamond that would match with the dazzling smile of the Marquise of Pompadour. This is how marquise cut evolved.

The cut of a diamond is very important as it determines the look of a particular piece of diamond. Brilliantly done cuts definitely add to the beauty of diamonds. On the basis of their cuts, diamonds are classified as too shallow or too deep.








Marquise Cut diamond rings designs vary from claw designs which are simple designs to the advanced designs which are in demand. A Marquise cut diamond weighing .91 carat costs around $2,724.00. Marquise cut gives a magical touch to the diamonds which make them look larger than their actual size. A marquise shaped diamond needs six specific points which supports it adequately.





Verona Diamond Ring, Kelso Diamond ring, Bedford diamond Ring, Kempton diamond Ring, Vichy Diamond Ring, Warwick Diamond Ring are all examples of beautiful marquise cut diamond rings.Marquise Cut diamonds are also used to make lovely pendants and ear-rings.
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