Marquise Cut Diamond Guide: Everything You Need to Know Before You Buy
The Diamond That Was Made for a Smile
The marquise cut has one of the most romantic origin stories in jewellery history. Today the marquise is one of the most distinctive diamond shapes you can choose for an engagement ring. Its elongated oval form tapers to pointed ends at both sides, creating a bold silhouette that maximises visual size and elongates the finger.
What Makes the Marquise Cut Unique
The most important characteristic of the marquise is its visual size advantage. Because of its elongated shape, a marquise diamond has a larger surface area than a round brilliant of the same carat weight. A 1.0ct marquise will typically look noticeably bigger on the hand than a 1.0ct round.
The Bowtie: What It Is and Why It Matters
A bowtie refers to a dark shadow in the shape of a bowtie that appears across the centre of the stone when viewed face-up. A slight bowtie is normal and not necessarily a problem. A strong, pronounced bowtie is a significant cut defect. Always view the stone face-up in natural lighting before buying.
Colour and Clarity
For a white gold or platinum setting, aim for G colour or better. VS2 is our recommended minimum for a marquise. The broad facets are relatively transparent, so inclusions in the upper half of the stone can be visible to the naked eye in SI1 and lower grades.
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