Marquise Cut Diamonds

If there’s a diamond that has a beautiful love story attached to it, it would have to be the marquise cut diamond. It is believed that this cut was designed when King Louis XV asked his skilled diamond cutters to create a shape that would resemble the lips of Marquise de Pompadour who was his lover. This is how the name of this cut came to be, and it was renownably called the Marquise cut.

The most beautiful moments of our lives are the ones we spend with our loved ones and while everyday bliss is something we all look forward to, the special occasions are like a cherry on top! These special occasions call for a special diamond. Take a marquise cut diamond, for example. This cut is famous for its special ability to make the wearer’s fingers appear more slender than they actually are. A marquise cut diamond’s elongated ellipse shape makes it one of the fancier cuts. Looking for some suggestions on how to style your marquise cut diamond? We've got you! Choose a marquise cut diamond in a vintage solitaire setting to enhance the classy vibe of the rock, or go for a three stone setting that would instantly increase the stone’s brilliance.

Planning to buy a lab diamond? You’ve come to the right place. Along with being affordable, an added advantage that a lab diamond has is that it is Earth-kind and eco-conscious. If your style is all about that elegance and you're looking for a distinctive and elegant engagement ring or jewelry piece, we suggest that you go for a marquise cut diamond because it combines grace, adaptability, and an undeniable sparkle.

Another style that looks quite stunning with a marquise cut diamond is the classic east west setting. The cut offers a lot of face up area and appears fifteen percent larger than an equivalent carat round cut diamond. The marquise cut diamond must have well-cut symmetry, as due to its elongated cut, it may have increased chances of a bow tie effect. Here comes into play how well you’ve researched and studied up on a diamond. At Friendly Diamonds, we offer marquise cut diamonds that have passed several rounds of thorough checks. So there’s no need to worry when you’re selecting your marquise cut diamond from us.

An obvious lack of symmetry is bad for a marquise-cut diamond. Trace a hypothetical line from the top to the base down the diamond to evaluate its symmetry. After this, make sure you check to see if your selected diamond is symmetrical. This is an easy way where you can make sure the diamond is also symmetrical. The abdomen should have a soft contour that isn't pronounced or protruding.