Marquise Engagement Rings

A marquise-cut engagement ring is one in which the ring’s main gemstone is a marquise diamond. Marquise-cut diamonds are identified by their pointed tips and curved sides, creating an almond or football shape.

Marquise-cut diamonds can help a finger appear long and lean. They work in a variety of different engagement ring settings, adding an eye-catching diamond to the design. Some of the most popular styles for marquise-cut diamond rings include vintage-inspired engagement rings and solitaire engagement rings.

Elongated diamond shapes can sometimes feature a slight pooling of color in their points, which makes clarity grade very important. As you shop marquise-cut engagement rings, prioritize diamond color and diamond cut.

Marquise-cut diamond engagement rings are an affordable choice for many, due to the lower price these diamonds carry. Marquise-cut diamonds are one of the fancy-cut shapes, which can be up to 25% less expensive than a round-cut diamond of the same carat weight and overall quality.

The marquise diamond ring dates to the 1700s when King Louis XV of France had a new diamond shape created to resemble the soft smile of his love, Madame Marquise de Pompadour. The now-iconic marquise diamond shape has since been used in meaningful jewelry, especially engagement rings, to signify everlasting love.

Marquise-cut diamond rings have been popular over the decades, with their most recent popularity boom taking place in the 1970s and 1980s. A marquise ring is still a stylish choice today, especially when used in two-stone engagement rings or halo rings.

The 4Cs of diamonds are cut, color, clarity, and carat. Each influences the beauty and value of a diamond. Understanding how these elements interact can help you make the most of your budget when you’re shopping for a marquise ring.

Our free ring sizer makes it easy to find the right fit.

Yes, we offer both natural and lab grown diamonds for marquise rings. You can choose the exact setting and diamond you’d like in a marquise-cut diamond ring.

We offer marquise diamond engagement rings to fit a wide range of budgets and setting styles. Rings in gold will typically carry lower prices than ones in platinum, and additional gemstones or diamonds may increase the price of a marquise-cut diamond ring.

These rings are durable and stylish, maintaining their brilliance with simple routine cleaning. You can clean your ring with a specialized jewelry cleaning solution or a mixture of water and gentle soap. Be sure to thoroughly dry your ring after cleaning it.

Yes, we offer a wide range of men’s and women’s wedding rings in styles perfect to accompany marquise-cut diamond engagement rings. You can browse our full selection online or visit one of our local jewelry stores to find the best match for your marquise-cut diamond ring setting.

Platinum and white gold settings are the most popular options for our marquise diamond engagement rings. Solitaire, halo and pavé settings are the most purchased styles we offer. For a classic look, choose a solitaire six-prong marquise ring with a 1 carat diamond in white gold. For a glamorous style, opt for a marquise-cut engagement ring with a central diamond flanked by sidetones or encircled by a halo of gems. 

Yes, several men’s engagement ring settings feature marquise-cut diamonds.

Marquise diamond engagement rings offer beautiful style and budget-friendly prices when compared to some other diamond shapes. They are endlessly brilliant and bring unique style to rings of all sizes. The elongated shape of marquise diamond rings makes them a flattering choice for all wearers. Best yet, they often exhibit a larger looking size for their diamond carat weight. Visit our diamond shape price comparison chart and our diamond carat size chart to learn more about what makes marquise-cut diamond rings so special.