Loose Marquise Cut Diamonds

Marquise cut diamonds are unique and can be set vertically or horizontally, giving you many different options when thinking of a setting style. Since they are an elongated shape, they can also give the illusion of being larger compared to a round cut, princess cut or cushion cut diamond.

Compared to other shapes, a marquise cut diamond is not going to be the most expensive option partly due to the waning popularity as well as the lesser amount of rough that gets wasted during the cutting process.

A marquise is elongated like an oval shape, but has pointed ends. Because of this elongation, a marquise shaped diamond will look a little larger on the finger compared to more traditional shapes like a round, princess or cushion cut.

Since size is a personal preference, there is no “ideal” carat weight for a marquise cut diamond. Every diamond is unique and perfect for its intended wearer! We have diamonds in a variety of different sizes starting from 0.30ct. Get started with your marquise cut search here or reach out in our chat feature to be connected with a gemologist who will be happy to send you some options!

Since marquise cut diamonds can vary quite a bit in shape (long and skinny, short and fat or somewhere in between), deciding what you like best is a great first step. Once you’ve figured out the look you’re after, using the “Rare Carat Ideal” cut grade filter in our search will ensure that you are only seeing well cut diamonds that have the ideal recommended proportions, polish and symmetry. If you feel overwhelmed, chat in to have a gemologist give you a hand!

If your diamond appears dirty, warm water, mild dish soap, and a soft brush will be an easy and quick solution between professional cleaning. Of course, as with all diamonds, take off your jewelry when doing physical activity, sleeping, showering, cleaning, or swimming.

The 4C’s is a standard way to grade diamonds, no matter the shape. They include cut, color, clarity and carat weight. To read more about each one, head over to our education section or reach out to a gemologist in chat.

Although both of these shapes are brilliant cut, a marquise is elongated with two points at the ends, whereas a princess cut is square-shaped with four 90º corners.

Both of these shapes are elongated and have brilliant cut facets, but the marquise comes to a point at the ends whereas an oval is rounded.

A marquise shaped diamond is elongated and comes to a point at both ends. A pear shaped diamond has one rounded end and comes to a point at the other end.

They can when comparing the same carat weight in some other cuts. This is because they are an elongated shape with a bit of a shallower depth percentage allowing a lot of the visible carat weight to be seen in the top, visual portion of the stone.

Yes! It’s a very unique shape that often faces up larger than other shapes of the same carat weight. To get started with your marquise shaped diamond search, click the chat button to speak with a gemologist.