Marquise Cut Diamond

Marquise Cut Diamonds allow for minimal loss during the cutting and polishing porcess.

This modified brilliant cut is well suited to designed pieces and if well proportioned 'looks larger than it actually is'. The traditional cuts have ratio's of length to width of between 1.75 and 2.25 to 1. Generally a cut with ratio of 2 to 1 is preferred

Marquise diamonds can be used to create an illusion of elongating the fingers. Making them look slender and elegant.

A typical marquise cut has 56 facets although there are no strict rules

This type of cut can produce what is called the 'bow tie' effect where a dark bow tie shaped shade is found accross the middle of the stone's width.