For the guys who want to really spoil their loved ones, marquise engagement rings are the way to go. This ring will really cement the fact that you love your bride to be and she will feel special because of this. Appearance of a bigger diamond and flattering the femininity of the woman’s finger is what this ring will produce. This ring will compliment the wearer whilst be pleasing to the eye.

King Louis XIV ordered that a ring be designed to be similar to the mouth of the Marquise de Pompadour’s when she smiled. In more recent times, none other than Michael Douglas gave Catherine Zeta Jones a significantly costly ten-carat marquise diamond ring as an engagement present.

There are four fancy cut classes and this particular cut is the most popular kind. The shapes are varied and include pear and oval shape and their facet count is 58, which is the same as the standard round brilliants. Whilst original and having the same brilliance, they are also very desirable.

These rings can look stunning as a solitaire or in combination with other smaller stones. For the best look, the length to width ratio should be two to one. If this ratio differs much on either side then the ability of the diamond to retract and gather light will be affected. A bad cut can give the appearance of no brilliance.

A typical marquise diamond ring has a 56-facet diamond. The smile of the Marquise is the reason that the marquise diamond is elongated. The bow tie effect is typical for these engagement rings. How well the stone is cut will determine how visible the stone is.

These rings have a unique cut. The shape is oval, it is slender, and long, it will look great as a solitaire or as part of three stone designs. Always take note of the width to length ratio; typically, the ratio should be 1.75 & 2.25.

Most people have typical round shape diamonds and for this reason discerning people will go for the marquise diamond as it differs from the traditional normal ring. The carat weight is also maximized with this cut and this enhances the value of the ring. This design could be an acquired style so make sure whomever you buy it for actually wants this ring. There is no doubt that marquise engagement rings are not for everyone, however the discerning woman will love it.

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