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BAUNAT's Guide to the Marquise Diamond: Your Key to Unveiling Natural Beauty

At BAUNAT, we understand that selecting the perfect diamond is a personal journey. The marquise diamond, with its unique shape and regal history, is a choice that truly stands out. This exclusive gem embodies the opulence of France, the country of its origin. Whether you're considering a marquise diamond for your engagement ring, necklace, or earrings, let BAUNAT guide you through the intricacies of this exquisite diamond cut. 

 

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What makes the marquise diamond a unique and historic choice for luxury jewelry?

The marquise diamond captivates with its distinctive boat-like silhouette and royal heritage dating back to Louis XV's French court. This elegant cut creates an illusion of longer, slimmer fingers when worn as a ring and boasts the largest crown area of any diamond shape, offering impressive visual impact. BAUNAT recommends selecting marquise diamonds of at least 1.50 carats with careful attention to color, clarity, and symmetry, as their shape reveals more color than round diamonds. Protected by prongs at its pointed ends, this celebrity-favored cut requires precise craftsmanship to avoid the "bow tie effect." Whether in engagement rings, necklaces, or earrings, the marquise diamond combines timeless elegance with a rich historical legacy for those seeking expressive, sophisticated jewelry.

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Understanding the Marquise Diamond

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Renowned for its distinctive boat-like silhouette, the marquise diamond is a symbol of timeless elegance. Being the cut with the largest crown area, this gemstone gives an impression of grandeur, making it a preferred choice for those who cherish expressive jewellery. When set in a ring, the elongated shape of the marquise diamond renders the finger seemingly longer and slimmer.  

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The Marquise Diamond: An Elegant Legacy

When you choose a marquise diamond, you hold a piece of history. Originating from the courts of Louis XV, the marquise diamond embodies a sophisticated blend of regality and romance. Despite the cutting techniques of the past being less refined than today, the marquise diamond's allure has endured, making it one of the most elegant and feminine diamond shapes today.

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The Exquisite Appeal of Marquise Diamond Rings

White gold engagement ring with marquise and round diamonds - BAUNAT
Just like a solitaire or halo ring, a marquise diamond ring boasts a commanding presence. Its elongated shape and sharp ends contribute to its striking allure. This regal diamond cut lends itself excellently to both exclusive jewellery and statement pieces, frequently adorning necklaces and earrings. 

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Perfecting the Marquise Diamond Cut

Earrings in rose gold with marquise diamonds - BAUNAT
The marquise diamond demands precision in cutting. Careful alignment of facets is critical to prevent the appearance of black shapes, aptly known as the bow tie effect. This characteristic shape, while challenging to perfect, results in a truly multifaceted gem with unique charm.

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Marquise Diamond Jewellery: A Celeb Favourite

The marquise diamond is no stranger to the limelight. From Catherine Zeta-Jones to Jennifer Lopez, many celebrities have chosen this noble diamond shape for their engagement rings, lending even more extravagance to its appeal.

Choosing Your Marquise Diamond

Heed BAUNAT's advice when selecting your marquise diamond. Pay careful attention to colour, clarity, and symmetry. Due to their distinct shape, marquise diamonds reveal more colour than round diamonds, making it worthwhile to opt for a more colourful gem. Ensure the gem is free of visible inclusions, particularly near the center. Lastly, confirm that the ends of the diamond are perfectly symmetrical.

Sizing Your Marquise Diamond

At BAUNAT, we recommend marquise diamonds of at least 1.50 carat for rings, to truly capture the stunning impact of this diamond cut. Remember, to provide ample protection for the diamond's pointy ends, an engagement ring with protective prongs is a good choice. To increase sparkle or apparent size, consider a halo setting.  

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Discovering Other Diamond Cuts

BAUNAT specializes in handcrafted jewellery that blends exclusive diamond shapes in a unique way. Whether you're considering a marquise diamond for your engagement ring or necklace or exploring other cuts for your jewellery, BAUNAT has the knowledge to guide you. 

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Kim, BAUNAT-certified is quite the Jill of all trades. After being submerged into all aspects of the brand, and being responsible for customer success, order & sales, office management, product management, she has become an expert in everything diamond and jewellery related. Apart from this product expertise, Kim’s master’s degree in communications makes her an excellent Diamond Jewellery Advisor to help you discover your personal taste and make sure all your expectations are exceeded.