Marquise Diamond Rings: Shape, Setting and Custom Design
A marquise diamond has an elongated outline that ends in two points. That shape can become the focus of a simple solitaire or work with side stones and a decorated band. These archive photographs show several ways of supporting and framing the center.
Choose proportions by looking
Some marquise shapes appear long and narrow; others are fuller through the middle. Compare the actual stones in ordinary light. A single length to width ratio cannot decide which outline you will prefer or how attractive the faceting will look.
Protect the pointed ends
The tips deserve particular attention when choosing a setting. GIA’s guide to diamond shapes discusses protection for pointed shapes. Ask a jeweler how the proposed prongs or bezel will support the stone without hiding more of it than you want.
Compare the profile and side stones
A raised basket, a plain band and an accented shank each affect the ring’s appearance and fit. The side photographs show why the view from above is only part of the decision. Try the design beside a wedding band and check for contact between stones and neighboring metal.
Use the individual stone’s records
The pale yellow appearance in some photographs does not establish a formal color grade or whether color is natural or treated. Ask for the relevant report and confirm the center weight separately from accent stones.
Plan the custom work before it begins
Agree on the stone, metal, ring size, setting design and written estimate. The archive offers visual ideas, not a current catalog of the outside designers named in the original article.
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