Marquise Cut Diamond - the Cutting Process
Diamond Facets are
the smooth surface areas of a diamond which are cut and polished to
control the brilliance and the durability of a diamond. A skilful
diamond cutter brings out all the brilliance and sparkle of a diamond by
choosing the most appropriate cut, such as the Marquise Diamond cut.
Marquise Style - Fancy Cut Diamonds
Fancy cut stones, such as
Emerald, Marquise, Heart, Oval, Pear and Princess
cuts are all ways of cutting a stone to maximize the carat weight. A
rough diamond which might only yield a half carat in a Brilliant Cut
might yield another 50% if cut into the marquise shape. Fancy cuts, such
as the Marquise cut, allow the cutter to use the best attributes of the
rough diamond and eliminate inclusions and blemishes. Popular fancy cuts
include the "Baguette" (French for a small rod), "Marquise" or "Navette" (little
boat), "Princess Cut" aka Square Brilliant Cut, "Heart", "Briolette" (a
form of Rose cut), Pear (teardrop), and the Trillion which is triangular
in shape.
Marquise Cut Diamond Engagement Rings
The tradition of wearing engagement rings, including those with an
Marquise cut diamond, symbolizes the promise of a future together which
is sealed with the giving and accepting of a ring. The tradition of
giving a diamond engagement ring dates back to the 13th century. Mary of Burgundy is the first known recipient of a diamond engagement ring, in 1477. Betrothal Betrothal rings were initially given as a pledge to marry. All wedding
and engagement rings are worn on the third finger of the left hand
because the vein in this finger, called the "vena amoris", was once
believed to run directly to the heart which is closely associated with
love. This shape is most often seen as center diamonds for engagement
rings and wedding rings to balance the long, narrow shape. The circular shape of rings symbolizes unending love.
