the history of the marquise shape is quite fabulous. king louis the xv of france, commissioned his court jeweler to create a cut matching the shape of his mistress, marquise de pompadour’s perfect lips. ~ sealed with a kiss ~

~ looking for a chic and bold diamond

~ with an artistic and daring personality

~ drawn to symmetry and balance

~ marquise face up larger than a same-sized round or square cuts

~ color may concentrate in the points

~ poorly cut stones may exhibit dark or glassy bow-ties

~ finding a well-cut marquise is imperative ~  like all fancy shapes