Marquise Engagement Rings

A marquise has the longest outline of the classic diamond shapes, and that length does two things. It makes the finger look slimmer and longer, and it spreads the stone's weight across a wide face, so a marquise tends to look larger than many other shapes of the same carat weight. The pointed ends give it a sharper, more graphic character than an oval, with a vintage note that suits milgrain and cluster designs as readily as a sleek bezel. It is a confident choice for someone who wants a recognizable shape that is still less common than a round. If you want length without two points, compare our oval engagement rings or our pear engagement rings, which have one.

Diamond rates 10 on the Mohs scale, so it shrugs off scratches, but the two thin tips of a marquise are the parts most likely to chip if they hit something hard. The standard fix is a V-shaped prong cupping each point, as on our star-set V-prong solitaire. A bezel goes further and wraps the whole outline in metal; our bezel engagement rings show that look across shapes, and this collection includes east-west and milgrain bezel designs. A halo adds a frame that tends to meet knocks before the center does. Whatever you choose, check the tip prongs every few months and take the ring off for sport, gardening and heavy lifting.

North-south is the traditional orientation: the long axis of the marquise runs along the finger toward the fingertip, which makes the hand look longest. East-west turns the stone ninety degrees so it lies across the finger. That sits lower, reads more contemporary, and lines up neatly beside a straight wedding band. This collection includes several east-west options: an east-west bezel solitaire, an east-west bezel pavé cathedral and an east-west split-shank halo. The diamond and its specification are the same in either orientation; only the presentation changes. If you are undecided, compare an east-west design and a north-south design from this page side by side in the photos, since the difference shows clearly at a glance.

Yes. Every center and accent diamond in this collection is lab-grown, and lab-grown diamonds are real diamonds. They are chemically and physically the same as mined diamonds, with the same hardness of 10 on the Mohs scale, and they are grown in a laboratory instead of forming underground. Each product page labels its stones as lab-grown, so there is nothing to decode. If you would rather have a natural marquise diamond, select a loose natural stone in Design Your Ring and then choose a setting. To browse lab-grown designs across every shape, visit our lab-grown engagement rings, or see the full diamond engagement rings collection.

The centers are sold to a stated specification: F-G color and VS clarity. F-G is near-colorless, so the stone faces up white in any of the four metals, and since color can gather slightly at the points of a marquise, a near-colorless grade suits the shape. VS clarity means minor inclusions that are typically not visible without magnification. These stones are not individually graded, do not come with a grading report, and are sold in nominal carat weights. If a report matters to you, use Design Your Ring. Each loose diamond there comes with its own grading report, GIA for natural and IGI, GCAL or GIA for lab-grown, and you pick the setting afterward.

Elongated brilliant cuts such as the marquise can show a darker band across the center, shaped roughly like a bow tie. It appears where light passes through the shallower middle of the stone at certain angles instead of returning to the eye. It is part of the shape rather than a flaw, and it usually shifts and softens as the hand moves. Its strength varies from diamond to diamond. Centers in this collection are sold to a specification rather than selected one by one, so the exact stone cannot be previewed. If the bow-tie is a deciding factor for you, choose an individual diamond in Design Your Ring, where you can compare stones before you commit to a setting.

Carat weight is chosen on each product page from a published range of 0.50 to 2.55 ct, and the sizes available for each design are listed there. These are nominal weights, the standard sizes the centers are cut and sold to, rather than a weight measured on a single stone. The price adjusts as you change size and stays all-in. Because a marquise spreads its weight along its length, it looks generous even at the lighter end of the range, which makes it a sensible shape for buyers who want presence without moving up in carat. For a weight outside the range, or an exact measured stone, choose a loose diamond in Design Your Ring.

The collection is offered in 14K white gold, 14K yellow gold, 14K rose gold and platinum. White metals keep an F-G center looking bright and let the long outline read cleanly. Platinum is naturally white, dense and heavier on the hand; 14K white gold gives a similar look for less, and because white gold is commonly rhodium plated, the finish can need refreshing over time. Yellow gold plays up the vintage side of the shape, especially in the milgrain halo, milgrain solitaire and cluster-shoulder designs. Rose gold softens the points and gives the ring a warmer tone. Each product page shows the metal options and how each one changes the price.

Every ring is made to order in the size you choose when you buy. Our sizing guide covers measuring at home; measure late in the day with warm hands, and for a surprise, size a ring the wearer already wears on that finger. Wider designs, such as split shanks and knife-edge pavé, can feel different from a slim band, so consider the shank if you are between sizes. Most rings ship in about 5 to 10 business days; each product page shows its timing, and ready-to-ship pieces leave in 2 to 3 business days. Shipping is complimentary, fully insured UPS Express with a signature required. Questions can go to concierge@diamondandsapphire.com.

Prices are complete and all-in, from $1,699. The figure includes the center diamond, every accent and side diamond, and the setting in your chosen metal. Carat weight, metal and the amount of diamond in the setting drive the price, so a classic solitaire usually starts lowest, and halos and three-stone designs cost more. Returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery for rings that are unworn and in original condition; engraved and custom pieces are final sale. Each ring has a free lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, such as a prong or setting failing under normal wear. Loss, theft and accidental damage are not covered, so consider a jewelry insurance policy for those.