Marquise Diamond Engagement Rings: 2012 Collection - Diamond Settings

2012 Collection · Engagement Rings by Emma Parker & Co.

$5740.90

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If you are looking for a unique style for your engagement ring, then Marquise Diamond Engagement Rings should be on the top of your list. Once extremely popular earlier in the 20th century, this shape has begun to make a resurgence in popularity with the current generation looking for a unique expression of their relationship.

There are four ways to find marquise diamond engagement rings:

1. Look specifically for retro engagement ring styles. Many designers still produce or are able to produce great styles from the '70's and '80's, or have updated these styles with redesigned mountings.
2. Look for "antique" style engagement rings. There are many great antique style mountings that look fantastic when set with a marquise cut center stone.
3. Look in the style of halo and split shank rings with pave or micro-pave set diamonds. Many of these designs have a unique contemporary style, and can bring a modern flair to a marquise diamond engagement ring. Halo rings in particular are very adept at showcasing this unique shape of center stone.
4. Consider a tension set ring. These cutting-edge, modern designs are a great contrast to the "retro" reputation of the marquise diamond shape and create a whole new look for marquise diamond engagement rings.

One of the most challenging aspects of building a great marquise diamond engagement ring is going to be selecting center stone. Most marquise diamonds are cut with only one thing in mind: weight retention. As you will find discussed in our Diamond Tutorial, diamond weight is a major factor in the price of a diamond. Therefore, many marquise are cut to maximize weight, without much thought given to their proportions. This causes the brilliance to suffer in favor of retaining weight, and thereby keeping the price high.

For best results, you should work with a competent diamond expert, preferably one who is familiar with the lab equipment used to measure brilliance. With their assistance, you will be able to identify a well cut center stone to set in your marquise diamond engagement ring. Like pear shaped stones, marquise stones are particularly susceptible to the visual phenomenon of "bow-tie", and the more competent and cut-oriented diamond expert you work with, the better your chances will be of avoiding this problem.

Although selecting a unique center stone and ring setting can be a time-consuming and complex process, it is incredibly rewarding, and you will treasure a marquise diamond engagement ring for the rest of your life.