{"id":10266,"date":"2013-04-20T15:17:42","date_gmt":"2013-04-20T19:17:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/?p=10266"},"modified":"2015-08-20T15:31:41","modified_gmt":"2015-08-20T19:31:41","slug":"good-shape-bad-shape-marquise-diamonds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jewelry-secrets.com\/Blog\/good-shape-bad-shape-marquise-diamonds\/","title":{"rendered":"GOOD SHAPE BAD SHAPE MARQUISE DIAMONDS"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Good<\/div>\n

Tricky Tricky<\/h2>\n

Marquise Cut Diamonds are a Tricky Bunch!<\/p>\n

\nThese Fancy Shaped Stones<\/strong> that look like Footballs<\/strong> and Mimic the Diamond on a Deck of Playing Cards<\/strong>, are one of the Hardest Shapes to get Right.<\/p>\n

\nIf you look at Different Marquise Diamonds in the Jeweler’s Showcases, you’ll see that many of them are Fat, some are Long and Skinny, others are even Oval in Shape!<\/p>\n

\nSome you can’t even tell what Shape it really is<\/strong>…<\/p>\n

Here are Some Examples…<\/h2>\n

\n\"Different<\/p>\n

So what gives?<\/h2>\n

\nWhat is the Proper Shape<\/strong> and Preferred Dimensions<\/strong> of a Marquise Cut Stone?<\/p>\n

It is: 1.75 – 2.25:1<\/h2>\n

\nThat’s actually a Length-to-Width Ratio<\/strong> that Basically says the Marquise should be 2:1<\/strong> (Two to One), or Twice as Long as it is Wide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nTake a Peek at the Correct Marquise Ration as well as the Facets of the Marquise both Top and Bottom!<\/p>\n

\n\"Marquise<\/p>\n

\nThat Proportion will give you a Great Looking Stone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nUnlike these Next 4 Diamonds that are either Too Thin or Too Fat. <\/p>\n

Take a Peek…<\/h2>\n

\n\"1.02<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\"1.02<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\".98<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\".70<\/a><\/p>\n

\nSee how the Shape Affects the Beauty of the Stone?<\/strong><\/p>\n

\nIt’s a Visual Thing! <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Shape also Affects the Ring!<\/h2>\n

\nThe Shape of a Marquise Diamond also Affects how the Entire Ring Looks<\/strong> and Feels. Take the Example of the Channel Set Mounting<\/strong> below with Different Shaped Marquise Diamonds in the Center of them. One is Too Wide, one Too Skinny, and one Just Right…<\/p>\n

\n\"Different<\/p>\n

Check the Measurements!<\/h2>\n

\nSo if you’re Shopping for a Marquise Diamond, Check the Measurements of the Stone<\/strong>. This will be Listed on any Diamond Report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\nThe Stone should be Pretty Much Twice as Long as the Width. But keep in mind, you’ll Never Find an Exact or Perfect Ratio<\/strong>, Diamonds Just Aren’t Cut Perfect, but you should get Close.<\/p>\n

\nA Stone Too Thin or Skinny can be Weak and Brittle<\/strong>. And if the Stone is Too Wide or Thick, then it doesn’t even look like a Marquise Diamond.<\/p>\n

And the Brilliance…<\/h2>\n

\nPlus, the Shape also Affects Brilliance, Sparkle and the Classic Bow-Tie<\/a>!<\/p>\n

\nA Good Cut will Sparkle like Crazy<\/strong>. A Poor Cut will look Dull, Lifeless and Blah<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\nIf the Stone is Too Deep or Too Skinny, you’ll often see a Very Dark Bow-Tie in the Center of the Stone. <\/p>\n

\nWhile a Slight Bow-Tie is Fine, a Dark or Distracting Bow-Tie is NOT!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Good Shaped Marquise Diamonds<\/h2>\n

\nSee Diamonds below of Good Shaped Marquise Diamonds with GREAT Sparkle!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\"1.12<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\"1.13<\/a><\/p>\n

\n\"1.43<\/a><\/p>\n

\nSee the Difference in How a Good Shaped Marquise looks? They are Beautiful and Very Appealing!<\/p>\n

One Last Tip…<\/h2>\n

\n…And that is a Pun…<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cap the Tips!<\/h2>\n

\nThere are Different Styles of Heads or Prongs that a Marquise Stone can be set in:<\/p>\n