The Marquise Cut takes its name from a legend relating to the Marquise of Pompadour. According to the legend, the Sun King desired a stone to be polished into the shape of the mouth of the Marquise. It is generally agreed that a length-to-width ratio between 1.75:1 to 2:1 is most pleasing. As with other fancy shapes, the consumer's individual taste constitutes an element of the evaluation as well. The typical marquise cut contains 56 facets. Depth 63 Plus or Minus 5 Table 58 Plus or Minus 5

$269.00 Marquise 8x4 mm (.47 carats)   $449.00 Marquise 10x5 mm (.90 carat)   $975.00 Marquise 12x6 mm (1.58 carats)   $1347.00 Marquise 13x6.5 mm  (1.98 carats)