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Brilliance in a Marquise Diamond
Before you head to diamond district jewelers to search for that perfect ring, you need to know about the different cuts of diamonds. Today we’ll talk about the marquise diamond. The marquise diamond dates back to the time of Louis XIV. He gave his mistress Marquise de Pompadour a diamond and whenever people noted its brilliance, they simply referred to it as “Marquise’s diamond” and the name stuck. Inspired by her smile, this beautiful diamond has 56 facets and an elongated shape with pointed ends.
Its low setting means it will not catch on items. Stick with a clarity of SI1 or higher; imperfections of an SI2 will be seen by the naked eye. In terms of color, you should stay with near colorless or higher categories. A marquise cut below an H will reflect yellow.
Keep in mind that because of the marquise’s elongated shape, it will not look good on everyone’s hand. The marquise diamond looks best on people with long, slender fingers. While owning a marquise diamond may not be as popular as a princess or round diamond, with this choice, you will certainly stand out. So when you buy diamonds online from I.D. Jewelry, don’t exclude the marquise!
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