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TREND REPORT

MARQUISE
CUT
RINGS

A classic cut is reimagined in a contemporary way.

Classic marquise cut diamonds are being turned on their sides—literally—, appealing to the timeless, unique and playful aesthetic of today’s brides. The variety of new designs are bound to appeal to a range of styles.

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The diamond solitaire is back taking center stage, debuting in new shapes, colors, and cuts.

JENNIFER McCURRY, JEWELRY BUYER FOR MARISSA COLLECTIONS

The marquise cut diamond has never had the widespread popularity of a pear-shaped or emerald cut, but that’s about to change. With a growing desire for unique engagement rings, the marquise cut diamond suddenly appears fresh and new, and designers are showcasing it in contemporary rings that give this classic stone a modern makeover.

When it comes to romance, you can’t beat the marquise cut’s love story: in 1745, King Louis XV of France commissioned a diamond to be cut to reflect the lips of his mistress Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, also known as the Marquise de Pompadour. More than 250 years later, the King’s lover’s name is immortalized in a diamond—and the great romance lives on. When the stone is set east-west on a ring, you can imagine a pair of pouty lips.

The classic marquise diamond speaks to the bride’s desire for rings that are timeless and unique. “Couples continue to look for alternative engagement rings that remain sentimental but with a twist on tradition,” says Jennifer McCurry, Jewelry Buyer for Marissa Collections in Naples, Florida. “The diamond solitaire is back taking center stage, debuting in new shapes, colors, and cuts.” In short, the marquise is the perfect classic with a twist.

What’s especially appealing about the marquise cut is the way the long, narrow shape elongates the finger, which means it’s a silhouette that looks good on everyone. And jewelry designers are showing the marquise in playful new ways: Nora Kogan sets the diamond east-west on a skinny white enamel band; Padis created a series of marquise cut diamond bands set vertically and horizontally; Greek designer Nikos Koulis sets the stone asymmetrically with a flourish of black enamel that appears like a fan. If only King Louis XV could see how his lover’s name has become synonymous with modern romance.

A New Twist on a Classic Cut: The marquise cut diamond is easily adaptable to anyone’s style. As a solitaire, it appears regal with its pointed ends (like the points on a crown), and when it is simply turned on its side in an east-west setting, the marquise appears sleek and contemporary. For a modern minimalist look, jewelers Tacori, Zoë Chicco and Milamore set the stone east-west on simple bands, and in a retro nod, Kwiat frames an elegant marquise cut diamond with tiny emeralds.

 

FEATURED JEWELRY

Cathy Waterman
Rustic Diamond Marquise Leaf Ring

Set in the center of diamond marquise leaves framed in blackened 22K gold and centered on the hand-carved 22K band with a hidden diamond.

Jacquie Aiche
Pave Marquise Diamond Ring

14K Yellow Gold and Pave Marquise Diamond Ring

Jessica McCormack
Signature Marquise Diamond Button Back Ring

0.90 carat marquise cut diamond in a Georgian cut-down setting and signature Button Back, the Signautre Marquise Button Back Ring is handcrafted in 18k white gold and 18k yellow gold.

Fred Leighton
10.05ct Marquise Diamond Collet Ring Signed Fred Leighton

A marquise diamond weighing 10.05 carats, of N color and VS1 clarity, per GIA report, is set in a silver topped 18 karat yellow gold collet accented with round diamonds totaling approximately 0.14 carat. Signed Fred Leighton.

Diaboli Kill
Ayla Marquise-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

This setting is available with center stones ranging from 1.50-Carats and up. Diamonds, F Color, VS Clarity, Black Enamel. Shown with a 1.56-Carat Marquise-Cut Center Diamond.

Diaboli Kill
Ayla Marquise-Cut Diamond Engagement Ring with Black Enamel in 18K Yellow Gold

1.56-Carat Marquise-Cut Center Diamond. 18-Karat Yellow Gold Setting With Brilliant-Cut Pavé White Diamonds, F Color, VS Clarity and Black Enamel.

Graff
Promise Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Ring

Marquise cut diamond with baguette side stones.

State Property
Chadid Ring

18K Gold, White Diamonds, and Enamel.

1.11 total carat weight of White Diamonds and 0.50 carat Marquise-cut White Diamond centre of F color and VVS clarity.

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