marquise diamond

A good understanding of diamonds is strictly necessary before you begin shopping.

    The Marquise Cut takes its name from a legend relating to the Marquise of Pompadour.  
    According to the legend, the Sun King desired a stone to be polished into the shape of the mouth of the Marquise. It is generally agreed that a legnth-to-width ratio between 1.75:1 to 2:1 is most pleasing.
     As with other fancy shapes, the consumer's individual taste constitutes an element of the evaluation as well. The typical marquise diamond contains 56 facets.

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